Jiu Xiang Chou Dried Bug Whole Insect Raw Herb Traditional TCM Ingredient Sealed Storage

Jiu Xiang Chong (九香虫), the dried whole insect of Aspongopus chinensis, is a traditional Chinese medicine animal material sold in its original form. In TCM theory it is warm in nature with a salty flavor and is traditionally associated with the liver, spleen, and kidney channels. This wholesale-grade raw herb is supplied as dried whole insects for herbal practitioners and traditional preparations. Store sealed in a cool dry place and use under professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Dried whole Jiu Xiang Chong (九香虫) supplied in original unprocessed form
• Botanical source is Aspongopus chinensis, a recognized TCM animal material
• Traditionally associated with warming and regulating qi in classical Chinese herbal practice
• New harvest stock with complete grading available for wholesale buyers
• Sealed packaging with 12-month shelf life when stored in a cool dry place

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark brown to blackish-brown whole insects with a slightly glossy, hard exoskeleton and six legs intact. The aroma is characteristically pungent and insect-like, becoming more pronounced when dry-fried. Traditionally the processed material is described as having a slightly salty, oily taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction preparation under practitioner guidance
• Dry-fried as part of classical TCM processing methods
• Ground into powder for traditional formula use
• Stock ingredient for herbal pharmacies and TCM clinics

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Jiu Xiang Chong is traditionally used to warm the kidney and assist yang, regulate qi, and relieve pain, and it is often included in classical formulas for stomach cold pain and liver qi stagnation. It is commonly stir-fried until fragrant before decoction or ground into powder. Traditional texts note pairings with herbs such as Du Zhong and Hu Lu Ba in warming tonification contexts.

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