White Silkworm Jiang Can Dried Bombyx Batryticatus Bulk Chinese Herb 500g

White Silkworm, known in TCM as Jiang Can (僵蚕) or Bai Jiang Can (白僵蚕), is the dried larva of Bombyx mori, an animal-derived traditional Chinese medicine. In TCM theory it is acrid and salty in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the liver and lung channels. This bulk dried material is suitable for traditional herbal preparation and external formulations such as mask powders. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Chinese medicine material known as Jiang Can (僵蚕) or Bai Jiang Can (白僵蚕)
• Derived from dried Bombyx mori silkworm larvae processed by drying
• Sold as bulk unsorted whole dried material by weight
• Traditionally used in TCM decoctions and external herbal preparations
• Commonly sourced as an ingredient for herbal mask powders and topical blends

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried pieces are cylindrical and slightly curved, grayish white to pale yellowish brown in color, with a hard, brittle texture and a faint characteristic odor. Ground material typically yields a fine light gray powder.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Ground into powder for traditional external mask and skincare formulations
• Used in traditional herbal decoctions under practitioner guidance
• Incorporated into classical TCM formulas as a traditional ingredient
• Stored as a bulk raw material for herbal workshops and apothecaries

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Jiang Can has traditionally been used in decoctions and powder formulas, often paired with herbs such as Tian Ma or Chan Tui in classical prescriptions. It is traditionally associated with dispelling wind and resolving phlegm in TCM theory. Ground white silkworm has also long been a folk ingredient in external face mask blends. Traditional use only; not a substitute for medical treatment.

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