White Silkworm Jiang Can 500g Dried Bombyx Batryticatus Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction

White Silkworm, known in TCM as Jiang Can (僵蚕), is the dried larva of Bombyx mori that has died from Beauveria bassiana infection. Traditionally associated with dispelling wind and resolving phlegm, it is a classic animal-derived materia medica. This 500g pack contains whole dried pieces suitable for decoction under professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Jiang Can (僵蚕) dried white silkworm from Yunnan
• Botanical source Bombyx mori, the domesticated silkworm
• Whole natural form with natural sun-dried processing
• Traditionally used in TCM formulas addressing wind and phlegm patterns
• 500g loose pack suitable for herbal pharmacies and decoction use

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale grayish-white to yellowish-white with a slightly curved cylindrical shape and a hard, brittle texture. The surface may show white fungal powder. The aroma is typically mild and slightly beany, and decocted liquid carries a faintly earthy, neutral taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Decocted in herbal formulas under professional guidance
• Ground into powder for traditional external or compounded preparations
• Used by herbal practitioners in classical prescriptions
• Incorporated into traditional TCM decoction blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Jiang Can is traditionally associated with extinguishing wind, resolving phlegm, and softening nodules. It has historically appeared in classical formulas for wind-related conditions and is often paired with herbs such as Tian Ma, Quan Xie, and Chan Tui. Traditional preparation involves decoction or powdering, always within professionally composed formulas.

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