Cuttlefish Bone Hai Piao Xiao 海螵蛸 Dried Cuttlebone Chunks for Pet Bird Supplies and Traditional Use 500g
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Cuttlefish Bone Hai Piao Xiao 海螵蛸 Dried Cuttlebone Chunks for Pet Bird Supplies and Traditional Use 500g

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Description

Cuttlefish Bone, known in TCM as Hai Piao Xiao (海螵蛸), is the dried internal shell of cuttlefish, typically Sepiella maindroni or Sepia esculenta. These hand-cut, drilled broken chunks are sold as an edible agricultural product. Traditionally associated with astringent, salty qualities in TCM theory, cuttlebone is widely used as a natural calcium-rich mineral block for pet birds and small animals. Store at room temperature in a dry place.

Cuttlefish Bone Hai Piao Xiao 海螵蛸 Dried Cuttlebone Chunks for Pet Bird Supplies and Traditional Use 500g overview
Cuttlefish Bone Hai Piao Xiao 海螵蛸 Dried Cuttlebone Chunks for Pet Bird Supplies and Traditional Use 500g overview
Cuttlefish Bone Hai Piao Xiao 海螵蛸 Dried Cuttlebone Chunks for Pet Bird Supplies and Traditional Use 500g overview

Key Selling Points

  • Genuine dried cuttlefish bone, the traditional TCM material Hai Piao Xiao (海螵蛸)
  • Hand-cut broken chunks with pre-drilled holes for easy hanging or attachment
  • Naturally mineral-rich cuttlebone commonly offered to pet birds, reptiles, and small animals
  • Sold by weight as an edible agricultural product with 12-month shelf life
  • Sourced from China and packed at room temperature for convenient storage
Cuttlefish Bone Hai Piao Xiao 海螵蛸 Dried Cuttlebone Chunks for Pet Bird Supplies and Traditional Use 500g key features
Cuttlefish Bone Hai Piao Xiao 海螵蛸 Dried Cuttlebone Chunks for Pet Bird Supplies and Traditional Use 500g key features
Cuttlefish Bone Hai Piao Xiao 海螵蛸 Dried Cuttlebone Chunks for Pet Bird Supplies and Traditional Use 500g key features

Quality & Sensory

Cuttlebone chunks are typically white to off-white with a lightweight, porous, chalky texture. They have no noticeable aroma and a bland, slightly salty taste if tasted. Each piece is hand-broken and drilled, so sizes and shapes naturally vary.

Cuttlefish Bone Hai Piao Xiao 海螵蛸 Dried Cuttlebone Chunks for Pet Bird Supplies and Traditional Use 500g quality and texture
Cuttlefish Bone Hai Piao Xiao 海螵蛸 Dried Cuttlebone Chunks for Pet Bird Supplies and Traditional Use 500g quality and texture
Cuttlefish Bone Hai Piao Xiao 海螵蛸 Dried Cuttlebone Chunks for Pet Bird Supplies and Traditional Use 500g quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Dried cuttlefish bone chunks
Chinese Name 海螵蛸
Pinyin Hai Piao Xiao
Botanical Name
Form Hand-cut broken chunks with drilled holes
Net Weight 500 g (1 jin)
Cuttlefish Bone Hai Piao Xiao 海螵蛸 Dried Cuttlebone Chunks for Pet Bird Supplies and Traditional Use 500g specifications
Cuttlefish Bone Hai Piao Xiao 海螵蛸 Dried Cuttlebone Chunks for Pet Bird Supplies and Traditional Use 500g specifications
Cuttlefish Bone Hai Piao Xiao 海螵蛸 Dried Cuttlebone Chunks for Pet Bird Supplies and Traditional Use 500g specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Hang or clip chunks inside bird cages as a natural peaking and gnawing block
  • Offer to reptiles, snails, or small pets as a supplemental calcium source
  • Keep as a traditional TCM herbal material for external or formulated use under professional guidance
  • Use in craft or educational displays of traditional Chinese materia medica
Cuttlefish Bone Hai Piao Xiao 海螵蛸 Dried Cuttlebone Chunks for Pet Bird Supplies and Traditional Use 500g in use
Cuttlefish Bone Hai Piao Xiao 海螵蛸 Dried Cuttlebone Chunks for Pet Bird Supplies and Traditional Use 500g in use
Cuttlefish Bone Hai Piao Xiao 海螵蛸 Dried Cuttlebone Chunks for Pet Bird Supplies and Traditional Use 500g in use

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Hai Piao Xiao is traditionally regarded as salty and astringent in nature and has long been included in classical formulas, typically in powdered or decocted form. In folk and animal-care practice, cuttlebone is a familiar natural mineral block hung in cages for birds to peck, helping wear the beak and supplement calcium. It is also traditionally used in external applications under practitioner guidance.

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is this product?

A: This is dried cuttlefish bone, known in TCM as Hai Piao Xiao (海螵蛸), supplied as hand-cut broken chunks with drilled holes. It is sold by weight as an edible agricultural product.

Q: What is it traditionally used for?

A: In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with astringent and salty properties and appears in classical formulas. In everyday animal care it is widely used as a natural calcium-rich block for pet birds and small animals.

Q: How is it commonly used?

A: For pets, hang or clip a chunk in the cage so birds and small animals can peck or gnaw it freely. For traditional herbal use, consult a qualified practitioner before any internal application.

Additional information

Weight N/A
Dimensions N/A
Packaging specifications Block, The whole, Cuttlefish bone fragments are drilled

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