Jiu Xiang Chong Dried Bug 500g Aspongopus chinensis Whole Insect TCM Herbal Ingredient Natural Sun Dried

Dried Jiuxiangchong (九香虫), known in English as the fragrant stink bug or Aspongopus chinensis, supplied as whole dried insects prepared by natural sun drying. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with warming the kidney and supporting qi movement, and it is valued in classical herbal formulas. This is a raw food-grade botanical ingredient for traditional preparation under professional guidance, not a finished medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Jiuxiangchong 九香虫 from Sichuan, a distinctive traditional Chinese medicine insect ingredient
• Botanical source Aspongopus chinensis, supplied as complete dried insects
• Naturally sun dried with no added processing, preserving the traditional raw form
• Traditionally associated in TCM with warming the kidney and regulating qi
• 500g bulk pack suited to herbal shops, decoction preparation, and formula dispensing

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark brown to blackish-brown whole insects with a slightly glossy, hard shell and a characteristic pungent, aromatic odor. When decocted, the traditional taste is described as salty with a warm, fragrant character.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional decoction preparation under the guidance of a qualified TCM practitioner
• Ingredient for herbal formulas dispensed by herbal shops and pharmacies
• Traditional processing methods such as dry-frying with oil as described in classical texts
• Bulk supply for herbal dispensaries and formula compounding

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, Jiuxiangchong is classified as warm in nature with a salty flavor and is traditionally associated with the liver, spleen, and kidney channels. It has historically been used in classical formulas intended to warm the kidney and assist yang, and to regulate qi and relieve pain. Traditional texts describe dry-frying the insects before use in decoctions, often paired with other warming tonics.

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