Cicada Slough Chan Tui 蝉蜕 Dried Whole Molts Traditional TCM Herb 500g Washed and Sun Dried
$78.42 – $138.84Price range: $78.42 through $138.84
Description
Cicada Slough, known in TCM as Chan Tui (蝉蜕), is the dried exuviae of the cicada, Cryptotympana pustulata. These light, hollow molts are washed and sun dried, sold as a raw Chinese herbal ingredient. In TCM theory Chan Tui is sweet in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with dispersing wind and benefiting the eyes and throat. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.


Key Selling Points
- Authentic Cicada Slough, the dried molts of Cryptotympana pustulata used in TCM as Chan Tui
- New harvest stock, washed and sun dried with intact light hollow shells
- Sold as a raw edible agricultural product, 500g per jin
- Traditionally associated in TCM with dispersing wind heat and easing the throat and eyes
- Suitable for decoctions, herbal formulas, and traditional preparations under practitioner guidance


Quality & Sensory
Typically light yellow to brownish, very lightweight and brittle, with thin translucent shells and intact legs and wings. The aroma is mild and slightly earthy, and when decocted the liquid is typically pale with a faintly sweet, neutral taste.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Raw herb, edible agricultural product |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 蝉蜕 |
| Pinyin | Chan Tui |
| Botanical Name | Cryptotympana pustulata |
| Plant Part | Dried cicada exuviae, whole molts |
| Net Weight | 500g (1 jin) |


Usage Scenarios
- Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
- Blended into classical TCM formulas with other herbs
- Prepared as a mild herbal tea infusion under practitioner guidance
- Used in seasonal herbal soup preparations


Traditional Uses
In TCM, Chan Tui is traditionally used to disperse wind heat, benefit the throat and voice, clear the eyes, and relieve itching. It is a common ingredient in formulas such as Sang Ju Yin and is often paired with mint, chrysanthemum, or platycodon. Traditionally prepared by decoction, it is used in spring and summer formulas addressing wind heat patterns.


FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: This is dried Cicada Slough, known in TCM as Chan Tui (蝉蜕), the whole molts of the cicada Cryptotympana pustulata, washed and sun dried.
Q: What is it traditionally used for?
A: In TCM theory Chan Tui is sweet and cold, traditionally associated with dispersing wind heat, benefiting the throat and eyes, and relieving itching.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: It is typically simmered in herbal decoctions or blended into classical formulas, usually together with other herbs. Consult a qualified practitioner for guidance.


Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Wash 1 time, Wash twice with water, Wash 3 times, Unified goods, Secondary system |
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