Fang Hai (Eriocheir sinensis Shell) — Dried Crab Shell Pieces & Powder, 500g

Fang Hai (方海), also known as Crab Shell (螃蟹壳) or Crab Skeleton (螃蟹骨干), is the dried shell of the Chinese mitten crab, Eriocheir sinensis, a traditional Chinese medicinal material long used in TCM as a cold-natured, salty-flavored herb. In classical Chinese herbal practice, Fang Hai has been prized as a shell-based medicinal that enters the Liver and Stomach channels, traditionally used to disperse stagnation, soften hardness, and calm internal wind. This listing offers 500g of sun-dried crab shell pieces, with an option for custom grinding into powder.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional TCM shell medicinal (方海)
• Dried Chinese mitten crab shell pieces
• Sun-dried processing to preserve quality
• Custom grinding service available
• 500g bulk pack for herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is sun-dried to preserve the shell's natural pale ivory to light tan color, firm layered texture, and mild marine aroma. When decocted, the pieces release a subtle salty-mineral flavor, and the resulting liquid is clear with a faint oceanic note. The dried shells are hard and brittle, breaking cleanly when crushed.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction
• Custom grinding into powder
• Herbal formula ingredient
• External compress preparation
• Bulk herbal storage

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Fang Hai is decocted alone or in combination with other herbs to disperse stagnation and soften hardness. It is traditionally used in formulas addressing internal wind, and is sometimes ground into powder for external application. As a cold-natured shell medicinal, it is often paired with herbs like Mu Li (oyster shell) and Bie Jia (turtle shell) in classical preparations.

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