Chan Tui (Cryptotympana pustulata) — Wild-Harvested Dried Cicada Slough, 500g

Chan Tui (Cryptotympana pustulata), also known as Cicada Slough or Cicada Moult, is the dried exuviae shed by cicada nymphs and known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Chán Tuì (蝉蜕). For centuries it has been prized as a light, floating, wind-dispelling herb traditionally used to clear the head, soothe the throat, and calm internal wind. Its nature is sweet and slightly cold, making it a gentle yet remarkably effective herb for dispersing wind-heat, brightening the eyes, and settling restlessness.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested cicada slough from Henan
• Water-washed and naturally sun-dried
• Traditional wind-dispelling TCM herb
• 500g bulk value pack
• Clean, whole, unbroken exuviae

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully water-washed and sun-dried to preserve its pale amber to golden-brown color, papery translucent texture, and faintly earthy, dry aroma. The sloughs remain largely whole and intact, with the characteristic hollow shell form of the cicada nymph. When decocted, they yield a light, subtly sweet infusion with a mild, clean taste that blends easily into herbal formulas.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoctions
• Wind-heat tea blends
• Seasonal wellness formulas
• Herbal soup packs
• Daily herbal tea ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Chan Tui is decocted into teas and formulas to disperse wind-heat, clear the eyes, and soothe the throat. It is a common ingredient in traditional wind-dispelling blends, often paired with chrysanthemum, mint, and mulberry leaf. In daily wellness routines, it is brewed alone or combined with other light herbs for a gentle, refreshing infusion, and it also appears in seasonal soup packs for its traditional calming properties.

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