Dried Silkworm Feces Can Sha 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and External Use

Dried Silkworm Feces, known in TCM as Can Sha (蚕沙), is the dried droppings of the silkworm Bombyx mori, a traditional Chinese herbal material. In TCM theory it is considered warm in nature with sweet and spicy flavor, traditionally associated with dispelling dampness. Supplied as dried raw herb for culinary preparation or external use, it should be stored cool and dry and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Chinese herb Can Sha 蚕沙 in dried whole form
• Botanical source is the silkworm Bombyx mori, an established TCM material
• Traditionally associated with dispelling dampness in TCM practice
• Sold as a 500g pack of dried raw herb suitable for decoction or external use
• Versatile material for herbal baths, foot soaks, and traditional preparations

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark brown to blackish granular pellets with a dry, firm texture and a mild grassy, fermented aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically takes on an earthy, slightly bitter character.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Decocted in traditional herbal preparations
• Added to herbal foot soak blends
• Used in traditional herbal bath mixes
• Culinary use in traditional recipes as directed

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Can Sha has long been used in decoctions and external washes, traditionally associated with dispelling wind-dampness and harmonizing the stomach. Folk practice includes simmering it for internal decoctions or boiling it for foot baths and body washes. It is sometimes paired with other damp-resolving herbs in classical formulas and used seasonally in humid weather.

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