Dried Silkworm Cocoon Can Jian 500g Whole Cocoons for Tea and Decoction

Dried Silkworm Cocoon, known in TCM as Can Jian (蚕茧), is the dried shell of the silkworm cocoon, traditionally sourced from Bombyx mori. These whole, sun-dried cocoons are a classic folk herbal material, traditionally valued in Chinese practice and often simmered alone or with other herbs. In TCM theory, cocoon shells are traditionally associated with gentle, neutral properties. Suitable for traditional tea-style simmering and herbal preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried silkworm cocoon shells, a traditional Chinese folk herbal material
• Known in TCM as Can Jian (蚕茧), from the silkworm Bombyx mori
• Sun-dried and carefully sorted whole cocoons with natural shape retained
• Traditionally simmered into herbal decoctions or steeped as a folk tea
• Pre-packaged 500g bulk pack suitable for regular herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale ivory to light yellowish-brown in color with a firm, papery, fibrous texture and a faint neutral aroma. When simmered, the liquid is typically light amber with a mild, slightly sweet, clean taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered alone or with other herbs as a traditional folk decoction
• Steeped in hot water as a mild herbal tea-style infusion
• Added to traditional herbal soup preparations
• Used in seasonal folk herbal recipes at home

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese folk practice, silkworm cocoon shells have long been simmered into clear decoctions, often paired with other mild herbs or cooked with pear or radish in home recipes. They are traditionally associated with daily wellness use, particularly in autumn and winter, and are commonly prepared by slow simmering rather than brief steeping.

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