White Silkworm Powder Bai Jiang Can 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for External and Herbal Use

White Silkworm Powder, known in TCM as Bai Jiang Can (白僵蚕), is a traditional Chinese herbal powder prepared from the dried larva of Bombyx mori that has died of Beauveria bassiana infection. In TCM theory it is pungent and salty in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the liver and lung channels. This pre-ground powder is supplied in a sealed retail pack and is commonly used in traditional herbal formulas and external applications. Store frozen and consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Bai Jiang Can (白僵蚕) ground into fine powder for convenient traditional use
• Traditional Chinese medicine herb derived from dried silkworm larvae of Bombyx mori
• Sun-dried and carefully processed, then milled on request to preserve traditional character
• In TCM theory pungent and salty in flavor with neutral nature, linked to liver and lung channels
• Suitable for traditional external applications such as the classic Qizi Bai herbal blend

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically light grayish-brown to pale yellow with a fine, dry, slightly starchy texture. It carries a mild, faintly earthy and slightly fishy aroma characteristic of dried silkworm material, with a bland, subtly salty taste when sampled.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• External topical use in traditional herbal pastes and facial blends such as Qizi Bai
• Incorporated into traditional external compresses under practitioner guidance
• Blended with other TCM herbs for traditional external formulas
• Stored frozen to maintain freshness between uses

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine, Bai Jiang Can has long been used in decoctions and external formulas. It is traditionally associated with dispelling wind and resolving phlegm patterns, and it appears in classical external beauty blends such as Qizi Bai, where it is ground with other herbs for topical facial application. Traditionally it is also paired with herbs like Bai Zhi or Jiang Can companions in folk practice. Use only under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

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