Sang Piao Xiao (Mantidis Ootheca) — Dried Wild Mantis Egg-Case Herb, 500g

Sang Piao Xiao (Mantidis Ootheca) is the dried egg-case of the praying mantis, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Sāng Piāo Xiāo (桑螵蛸). For centuries it has been prized as a kidney-consolidating, essence-retaining herb, traditionally used to support the lower burner, stabilize the essence gate, and gently astringe. Its nature is sweet, salty, and neutral, making it a mild yet focused herb for anchoring and preserving. This batch is the prepared (熟) form, naturally sun-dried in Guangxi and offered as a food agricultural product for decoction and tea use.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional kidney-consolidating, essence-retaining herb
• Prepared (熟) Sang Piao Xiao egg-cases
• Wild-harvested from Guangxi, China
• Naturally sun-dried, new-crop quality
• 500g bulk pack for decoction and tea

Quality & Sensory

Each batch consists of whole, intact mantis egg-cases with a light tan to warm brown color and a firm, papery texture. The prepared form is clean and free of excess debris, carrying a faint, dry, earthy aroma. When decocted, the egg-cases soften and yield a mild, subtly salty-sweet infusion with a smooth, unobtrusive body that blends well with other herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction
• Herbal tea blends
• Medicinal food soup packs
• Daily wellness tonics
• Bulk herbal pantry ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Sang Piao Xiao is decocted into soups and tonics, often paired with herbs like Shan Yao (Chinese yam), Fu Pen Zi (raspberry), and Long Gu (fossilized bone) to support the lower burner and stabilize the essence gate. It is a common ingredient in traditional kidney-supporting formulas and medicinal food soups, and is sometimes brewed alone or with a few companion herbs as a gentle daily tea. As a food agricultural product, it is used in home decoctions and seasonal nourishment preparations.

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