White Silkworm Jiang Can 500g Dried Bombyx Batryticatus Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and External Use

White Silkworm, known in TCM as Jiang Can (僵蚕) or Bai Jiang Can (白僵蚕), is the dried larva of Bombyx mori infected with Beauveria bassiana. Traditionally associated with dispelling wind and resolving phlegm in classical formulas, this animal-derived herb is dried and hand-sifted. It is commonly used in decoctions or external applications under professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Jiang Can (僵蚕) dried whole larvae, a classic animal-derived TCM herb
• Sourced from Bombyx mori silkworm larvae traditionally processed with natural fungal growth
• Hand-sifted and oven-dried for a clean, uniform batch
• Traditionally used in wind-dispelling and phlegm-resolving formulas
• Suitable for decoction pieces or external herbal preparations

Quality & Sensory

Typically grayish-white to yellowish-white with a cylindrical, slightly curved body and a powdery white surface coating. The texture is hard and brittle, with a mild, characteristic odor and a faintly salty taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Ground into powder for external topical preparations
• Incorporated into classical multi-herb formulas
• Used in folk herbal practice under professional guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Jiang Can is traditionally associated with dispelling wind, calming internal wind, and resolving phlegm. It has historically appeared in classical formulas for wind-related concerns and throat discomfort, often paired with herbs such as Tian Ma, Quan Xie, or Jie Geng. It is typically decocted or ground to powder in traditional practice.

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