Dried Ground Beetle Tu Bie Chong Whole Insect TCM Herb 500g Washed Dried Bulk

Dried Ground Beetle, known in TCM as Tu Bie Chong (土鳖虫) and commonly called Tu Yuan (土元), from Eupolyphaga sinensis, supplied as whole dried insects. This washed and oven-dried raw material is a traditional Chinese medicine ingredient traditionally associated with invigorating blood and supporting sinew and bone health in classical formulas. Sold as a packaged agricultural product for herbal processing and decoction use; consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Tu Yuan (土元) insects, a classic TCM animal materia medica
• Washed and oven-dried processing with minimal impurities
• Botanical source Eupolyphaga sinensis, traditional Chinese name Tu Bie Chong (土鳖虫)
• Bulk 500g bag suited to herbal shops, decoction preparation, and formula dispensing
• Traditionally used in TCM for blood-invigorating and trauma-related formulas

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark brown to blackish-brown flattened insects with a hard, brittle body and slightly glossy carapace. The aroma is characteristically mild and earthy; when decocted the flavor is traditionally described as salty with a subtle fishy note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Decocted as part of prescribed TCM formulas
• Ground into powder for external or practitioner-directed applications
• Supplied to herbal dispensaries for formula compounding
• Stored refrigerated for long-term raw material keeping

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Tu Bie Chong is traditionally associated with breaking blood stasis, mending sinews and bones, and is a component of classical formulas for trauma and swelling. It is most often decocted or powdered and combined with other blood-moving herbs such as Dang Gui or Hong Hua under professional guidance. Use is traditionally short-term and practitioner-directed rather than a daily food.

FAQ Q&A