Dried Cuttlebone Hai Piao Xiao 海螵蛸 Whole Cuttlefish Bone 20-25cm Natural Pet Chew and Herbal Material
Price range: $4.57 through $6.34
Description
Dried Cuttlebone, known in TCM as Hai Piao Xiao (海螵蛸), is the dried internal shell of Sepiella maindroni or related cuttlefish species. This bulk agricultural product is trimmed and polished, offered in whole pieces of roughly 20-25cm. Traditionally associated with astringent and bone-strengthening properties in TCM, it is salty and slightly warm in nature. Commonly supplied as a natural calcium-rich chew for birds and small pets, it can also be ground for traditional herbal use. Store dry and handle gently, as the bone is naturally brittle.
Key Selling Points
- Whole dried cuttlefish bone supplied in bulk with trimmed and polished edges
- Known in TCM as Hai Piao Xiao 海螵蛸 the dried internal shell of cuttlefish
- Naturally rich in calcium carbonate a traditional mineral material
- Popular as a natural gnawing and beak-conditioning chew for birds and small pets
- Generous 20-25cm pieces with original flavor and no additives
Quality & Sensory
Typically white to off-white with a slightly chalky matte surface and a lightweight porous texture. The bone is rigid yet brittle and may arrive with minor natural fragments due to its fragile nature. It has no noticeable aroma and a bland mineral taste.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried cuttlefish bone agricultural product |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 海螵蛸 |
| Pinyin | Hai Piao Xiao |
| Botanical Name | Sepiella maindroni cuttlebone |
| Form | Whole trimmed and polished pieces 20-25cm |
| Origin | China |
Usage Scenarios
- Natural chew and beak conditioner for pet birds parrots and small animals
- Ground into powder for traditional external herbal applications
- Supplied to herbal shops for TCM formula preparation under professional guidance
- Bulk supply for pet food and herbal material wholesalers
Traditional Uses
In TCM practice Hai Piao Xiao is traditionally associated with astringing and supporting stomach health and is recorded in classical materia medica. Traditionally it is ground into powder for decoctions or external powders and often paired with herbs such as Pu Huang in traditional formulas. Outside of herbal use the whole bone is widely given to birds and small pets as a natural calcium chew. Professional guidance is advised for any internal herbal use.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is whole dried cuttlefish bone known in TCM as Hai Piao Xiao 海螵蛸 supplied in bulk with trimmed edges in 20-25cm pieces.
Q: What is it traditionally used for?
A: In TCM it is traditionally associated with astringent properties and is ground for decoctions or external powders. It is also widely used as a natural calcium chew for birds and small pets.
Q: How is it prepared or used?
A: For pets simply offer the whole bone for gnawing. For traditional herbal use it is typically ground into fine powder and used under professional guidance.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Specifications | 4 6cm, 5 7cm, 8 9cm, 8 10cm, 9 12cm, 12 13cm, 13 15cm, 15 17cm, 17 20cm, 20 25cm |
| Taste | Original flavor |
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