Dried Cuttlefish Bone Hai Piao Xiao 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and External Use

Dried Cuttlefish Bone, known in TCM as Hai Piao Xiao (海螵蛸), from Sepia esculenta, is the processed internal shell of cuttlefish. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with a salty, astringent nature and the liver and kidney channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and external preparations. This food-grade agricultural product is not a medicine and cannot replace prescribed drugs.

Key Selling Points

• Identified in TCM as Hai Piao Xiao (海螵蛸), the cuttlefish internal shell
• Botanical source Sepia esculenta, supplied as dried whole or ground pieces
• Traditionally associated with salty and astringent properties in TCM theory
• New stock food-grade agricultural product with 24-month shelf life
• Sold in 500g units for decoction, powdering, or external use

Quality & Sensory

Typically off-white to pale beige in color with a chalky, brittle texture and a light marine aroma. When decocted it yields a mild, slightly salty taste. Ground powder is fine and pale. Actual batch color and texture may vary slightly.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Added to traditional herbal decoctions
• Ground into powder for external application
• Used in herbal foot soaks
• Combined with other herbs in soup packs

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory Hai Piao Xiao is traditionally used in decoctions, often paired with herbs such as oyster shell or cuttlefish bone alternatives. It is also ground into powder for external use in traditional topical preparations. Folk practice includes adding it to soups and congee for its astringent properties.

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