Salted Whole Scorpion Quan Xie 全蝎 Dried Buthus martensii 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Ingredient

Salted Whole Scorpion, known in TCM as Quan Xie (全蝎), from Buthus martensii, the complete dried scorpion prepared with salt and sun-drying. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with calming internal wind and easing spasms, and is used within herbal formulas under professional guidance. This pre-packaged dried whole-insect material is supplied for traditional herbal preparation, not for casual snacking, and should be used as directed by a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried scorpion Quan Xie (全蝎) from Buthus martensii, salted and sun-dried
• Complete whole-insect form with body and claws intact for traditional herbal use
• Salt-processed and air-dried without sulfur fumigation
• A classic TCM animal materia medica traditionally used in wind-dispelling formulas
• Pre-packaged 500g bulk pack suitable for herbal pharmacies and decoction preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark brown to grayish-brown with a slightly salty aroma and a dry, hard, brittle texture. Whole scorpions should feel light and crisp, breaking cleanly when bent, with no off odors or visible moisture.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepared as a traditional herbal decoction under practitioner guidance
• Ground into powder for inclusion in classical formulas
• Used in herbal pharmacies for prescription compounding
• Stored frozen for long-term preservation of dried animal materia medica

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Quan Xie is traditionally associated with extinguishing wind, relieving spasms and convulsions, and unblocking painful obstruction. It is traditionally combined with herbs such as Tian Ma (Gastrodia) and Jiang Can (Bombyx Batryticatus) in classical wind-calming formulas, and is also used topically in some folk applications. It is a potent animal drug traditionally reserved for professional prescription rather than daily self-use.

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