Dried Cuttlebone Hai Piao Xiao 海螵蛸 Traditional Chinese Herb 500g Bag

Dried Cuttlebone, known in TCM as Hai Piao Xiao (海螵蛸), is the internal shell of the cuttlefish, a classic marine materia medica. In TCM theory it is salty and astringent in flavor and traditionally associated with the spleen and kidney channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and external herbal applications, it is supplied as whole dried pieces in a 500g bag for herbal practitioners and home use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Hai Piao Xiao (海螵蛸) cuttlebone, a traditional Chinese marine herbal material
• Sourced from Zhejiang province and processed using traditional methods
• Whole dried internal cuttlefish shell pieces suitable for decoction or external use
• Supplied as a 500g one-jin bag, ideal for herbal shops and home apothecaries
• A staple materia medica in classical TCM formulas and folk practice

Quality & Sensory

Cuttlebone pieces are typically white to off-white, lightweight, and porous with a chalky, layered texture. They have little to no aroma and a bland, slightly salty taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Ground into powder for external topical applications
• Incorporated into classical TCM formulas
• Used in folk herbal preparations and home apothecary blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Hai Piao Xiao is traditionally used in decoctions and powders, often paired with herbs such as Bai Ji or Pu Huang in classical formulas. It is traditionally associated with supporting stomach health and is applied externally in folk practice for skin concerns. Traditionally prepared by grinding into fine powder or simmering with other herbs.

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