Cuttlefish Bone Hai Piao Xiao 海螵蛸 Dried Sepia Bone Pet Chew and TCM Herb Bulk Bag

Cuttlefish Bone, known in TCM as Hai Piao Xiao (海螵蛸), is the dried internal shell of cuttlefish, traditionally sourced from Sepiella maindroni or Sepia esculenta. This sun-dried, loose-packed bone is valued in traditional Chinese herbal practice and is also commonly offered to birds and small pets as a natural gnawing item. In TCM theory it is considered salty and astringent in flavor. Store in a cool, dry, ventilated place away from light.

Key Selling Points

• Dried cuttlefish bone supplied in loose bulk bags
• Known in TCM as Hai Piao Xiao (海螵蛸), a traditional marine materia medica
• Sun-dried and naturally processed with no added ingredients
• Commonly used by bird and small pet keepers as a natural gnawing bone
• Sourced from Bozhou, a historic Chinese herbal trading hub

Quality & Sensory

Cuttlefish bone is typically white to off-white, lightweight, and porous with a layered, chalky texture. It has no strong aroma and a mild, salty taste. Some natural breakage may occur during shipping because the bone is brittle.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Offered to birds and small pets as a natural gnawing bone
• Kept in traditional herbal collections for study or display
• Ground and used in traditional external folk applications
• Supplied to herbal workshops as a raw marine material

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Hai Piao Xiao is traditionally associated with astringent and stomach-supporting functions and has long appeared in classical formulas, often processed or powdered before use. It is traditionally paired with herbs such as Fritillaria in well-known pairings. Folk practice has also used the powdered bone externally. This listing is sold as a raw agricultural product and is not a substitute for medicine.

FAQ Q&A