Dried Wu Shao Snake Wu Shao She Whole Snake Sichuan Origin Traditional Herbal Ingredient 250g
$36.13 – $105.51Price range: $36.13 through $105.51
Description
Dried Black Snake, known in TCM as Wu Shao She (乌梢蛇), from Zaocys dhumnades, supplied as a whole dried snake prepared by natural sun drying. In TCM theory this animal material is traditionally associated with dispelling wind and unblocking the collaterals. Traditionally used in decoctions and medicinal wine. Store sealed in a cool dry place; not suitable for pregnant or nursing women.


Key Selling Points
- Whole dried Wu Shao She 乌梢蛇 from Sichuan, supplied in natural whole-snake form
- Botanical source Zaocys dhumnades, a classic animal material in the Chinese materia medica
- Prepared by natural sun drying with no added processing
- Traditionally used in TCM decoctions and herbal wine for wind-damp patterns
- Sealed 250g pack, easy to store in a cool dry place


Quality & Sensory
Typically dark brown to blackish with a firm, dry body and a faint characteristic animal aroma. The dried snake should feel hard and clean without moisture or off odors, and decocted liquid is traditionally described as mildly savory.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried whole snake, edible agricultural product |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 乌梢蛇 |
| Pinyin | Wu Shao She |
| Botanical Name | Zaocys dhumnades |
| Form | Whole dried snake, natural sun dried |
| Net Weight | 250 g |


Usage Scenarios
- Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions under practitioner guidance
- Steeped in medicinal wine following traditional folk practice
- Added to long-simmered herbal soups in classic recipes
- Ground into powder for use in traditional formulas


Traditional Uses
In TCM, Wu Shao She is traditionally associated with dispelling wind and unblocking the collaterals, and it appears in classical formulas for wind-damp bi patterns and skin wind conditions. Folk practice includes decocting slices with other herbs, steeping the whole snake in grain liquor, or powdering it for formula use. Traditional pairings include Fang Feng and Tian Ma in wind-dispelling decoctions.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is a whole dried Wu Shao She 乌梢蛇, the black snake Zaocys dhumnades, sun dried and packed at 250 g from Sichuan.
Q: What is it traditionally used for?
A: In TCM it is traditionally associated with dispelling wind and unblocking the collaterals, commonly used in decoctions and medicinal wine.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: Traditionally it is simmered in herbal decoctions, steeped in liquor, or ground to powder for formula use; consult a practitioner before use.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | 250g small black headed snake whole, 500g small black headed snake whole, 500g black snake whole, Black snake raw section 500g, Jiuwushao snake section 500g, 250g black snake whole |
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