Silkworm Feces Can Sha 500g Dried Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and External Use

Silkworm Feces, known in TCM as Can Sha (蚕砂), is the dried droppings of the silkworm Bombyx mori, supplied as sliced dried material. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with removing dampness and is a classic ingredient in herbal decoctions and external washes. This listing offers 500 grams of new-crop material sold as a food-grade agricultural product. Store in a cool dry place and consult a qualified practitioner before internal use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Can Sha 蚕砂 sourced as new-crop dried silkworm feces
• Botanical origin Bombyx mori silkworm droppings processed by slicing
• Traditionally used in TCM to resolve dampness in decoctions and washes
• Supplied as a 500 gram pack of food-grade agricultural raw herb
• Suitable for herbal decoction, foot soaks, and traditional external applications

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark brown to blackish granular pieces with a dry, firm texture and a mild grassy, hay-like aroma. When decocted, the liquid is typically light amber with an earthy, slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions under practitioner guidance
• Boil for external foot soaks and herbal washes
• Combine with other dampness-resolving herbs in classic formulas
• Use in seasonal herbal preparations following traditional recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Can Sha is traditionally associated with dispelling wind-dampness, harmonizing the stomach, and transforming dampness. It appears in classical formulas and folk practice, often decocted alone or paired with herbs such as Coix seed or siler for joint and dampness concerns. It has also been traditionally used boiled for external compresses and foot baths, especially in humid seasons.

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