Dried Ground Beetle Tu Bie Chong 土鳖虫 Eupolyphaga Whole Insect Raw TCM Herb 500g

Dried Ground Beetle, known in TCM as Tu Bie Chong (土鳖虫), from Eupolyphaga sinensis or related species, supplied as whole dried insects. This insect material is traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice, where it is considered salty in flavor and cold in nature with affinity for the liver channel. Sold as a raw food-grade agricultural product, it is typically decocted or processed according to professional guidance rather than consumed directly.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Ground Beetle insect material supplied in its original natural form
• Recognized TCM insect herb known as Tu Bie Chong (土鳖虫)
• Sourced from Hubei province with a 36-month shelf life when stored sealed
• Traditionally associated with the liver channel in classical Chinese herbal theory
• Bulk-friendly 500 gram pack suitable for herbal shops and decoction preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark brown to blackish flattened insect bodies with a hard, brittle texture and a faint characteristic odor. When decocted, the resulting liquid is traditionally described as mildly salty and earthy in taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepared as a traditional decoction under professional herbal guidance
• Incorporated into classical multi-herb formulas by practitioners
• Ground or processed for use in traditional external applications
• Stocked by herbal shops and TCM dispensaries as a raw material

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Tu Bie Chong is traditionally associated with invigorating blood and supporting the healing of sinews and bones, and it appears in classical formulas often paired with herbs such as Dang Gui and Du Zhong. It has also featured in folk practice for bone and injury-related decoctions. Preparation traditionally involves decoction or processing into powder forms under qualified supervision.

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