Dried Whole Scorpion Quan Xie 全蝎 100g Edible Chinese Herbal Ingredient for Infusion and Decoction

Dried Whole Scorpion, known in TCM as Quan Xie (全蝎), the complete dried body of Buthus martensii, a traditional Chinese medicinal animal material. This 100g pack contains cleaned, dried whole scorpions prepared as edible herbal material. In TCM theory, Quan Xie is pungent in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the liver channel. Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal wine, it should be prepared and used under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried scorpions supplied as edible Chinese herbal material
• Known in TCM as Quan Xie (全蝎), a classic animal-based medicinal ingredient
• Botanical source Buthus martensii, the traditional Chinese medicinal scorpion
• Cleaned and dried whole bodies, ready for decoction or herbal wine preparation
• 100g pack suitable for traditional formulas and long-term herbal storage

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark brown to reddish-brown whole scorpions with segmented bodies and curled tails, dry and brittle in texture with a mild saline, marine-like aroma. When decocted or infused, they typically impart a savory, slightly briny character to the preparation.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions under practitioner guidance
• Steeped in grain alcohol to prepare traditional scorpion-infused wine
• Ground into powder for incorporation into traditional herbal preparations
• Stored as a staple animal-based ingredient in a home herbal apothecary

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Quan Xie has long been included in classical formulas, where it was traditionally associated with calming internal wind and easing spasms and pain. It is most commonly prepared by slow decoction with other herbs or by steeping whole scorpions in strong liquor, a folk preparation often kept for seasonal or occasional use. Traditional texts also record its use in powdered form blended into formulas. Preparation and consumption should follow professional guidance.

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