Slug (Limax flavus / Agriolimax agrestis) — Dried Whole Herb, Food-Grade, 500g

Slug (蛞蝓, Kuòyú), also known as Nose Slug or Yellow Slug, is the dried whole body of a traditional food-grade mollusk used in Chinese folk herbal practice. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Kuòyú has been recorded as a gentle, cooling, and detoxifying ingredient, traditionally used to clear heat, resolve toxin, and calm internal wind. Its nature is cold and salty, making it a mild yet focused herb for soothing the throat, easing swelling, and supporting respiratory comfort.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food-grade mollusk herb
• Dried whole Slug (Kuòyú)
• Sourced from Heilongjiang, China
• 500g bulk pack for decoction and paste
• Clean, new-crop quality

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully cleaned and dried to preserve its pale grey-brown color, firm yet slightly elastic texture, and mild marine-like aroma. When decocted, it yields a light, slightly salty infusion with a subtle earthy note, blending smoothly into traditional herbal formulas without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction
• Folk herbal paste preparation
• External compress in TCM practice
• Herbal formula blending
• Seasonal wellness soup

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Kuòyú is decocted into soups and medicinal broths to clear heat, resolve toxin, and calm internal wind. It is often paired with herbs like honeysuckle, forsythia, and mint in formulas for throat comfort and respiratory support. As a paste or external compress, it is traditionally applied to soothe swelling and skin discomfort. In daily wellness, it is simmered with lean meat or chicken to make a gentle, nourishing soup during seasonal transitions.

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