Dried Centipede with Bamboo Stick Chinese Herb Wu Gong 18cm Single Piece
$4.79 – $5.82Price range: $4.79 through $5.82
Description
Dried Centipede with Bamboo Stick, known in TCM as Wu Gong (蜈蚣), from Scolopendra subspinipes, is a dried whole-body decoction piece. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with wind-damp patterns and channel-opening functions. Supplied as a single 18 cm piece on a bamboo stick, it is intended for traditional decoction preparation under professional guidance.




Key Selling Points
- Identifiable single herb: Wu Gong (蜈蚣), Scolopendra subspinipes
- Dried whole centipede mounted on a bamboo stick for shape retention
- 18 cm single-piece specification with red-head type
- Traditional TCM decoction piece used in herbal formulas
- Sourced from Hubei and sold as an edible agricultural product




Quality & Sensory
Typically reddish-brown to dark brown with a segmented, slightly brittle body. The bamboo stick holds the dried body straight. Aroma is faintly earthy and animal-like, characteristic of dried decoction pieces. Not intended for direct tasting; prepared only in traditional decoctions.




Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried whole centipede decoction piece |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 蜈蚣 |
| Pinyin | Wu Gong |
| Botanical Name | Scolopendra subspinipes |
| Form | Whole dried body on bamboo stick, 18 cm single piece |
| Origin | Hubei, China |




Usage Scenarios
- Traditional herbal decoction with other TCM herbs
- Inclusion in classic wind-damp herbal formulas
- Professional TCM formula preparation




Traditional Uses
In TCM theory, Wu Gong is traditionally used in decoctions for wind-damp and channel-related patterns, often paired with herbs such as Quan Xie or Bai Zhi. It is typically added to multi-herb formulas rather than used alone. Preparation follows traditional decoction methods under professional guidance.




FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is a dried whole centipede decoction piece, known in TCM as Wu Gong (蜈蚣), supplied as an 18 cm single piece on a bamboo stick.
Q: What is its traditional value?
A: In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with wind-damp patterns and channel-opening functions, and is used within multi-herb formulas.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: It is traditionally prepared in a decoction with other herbs. Use under the guidance of a qualified TCM practitioner.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Model | 9厘米单条, 10 11厘米单条, 11 12厘米单条, 12 13厘米单条, 13 14厘米单条, 14 15厘米单条, 15 16厘米单条, 16 17厘米单条, 18厘米单条 |
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