Ye Ming Sha (Bat Feces / Vespertilio) — Dried TCM Herb for Decoction & Powder

Ye Ming Sha (夜明砂), also known as Bat Feces or Tiān Shǔ Shǐ (天鼠屎), is a traditional Chinese medicine ingredient derived from the dried feces of bats. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is classified as a herb that clears heat, cools the blood, and brightens the eyes. Its nature is cold and its flavor is pungent, making it a specialized herb traditionally used in formulas addressing eye-related and heat-related patterns. This product is offered as a dried, raw herb material suitable for decoction or custom grinding into powder.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional TCM herb for eye and heat patterns
• Dried raw material, 500g bulk pack
• Can be custom-ground into powder upon request
• Sourced from multiple regions for stable supply
• Food agricultural product grade

Quality & Sensory

The dried material presents as a dark, granular substance with a faint, earthy, and slightly ammoniacal aroma characteristic of the ingredient. When decocted, it yields a dark, mildly pungent infusion. As a raw herb, it is typically processed or combined with other herbs in formulas rather than used alone.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction formulas
• Custom grinding into herbal powder
• Use under guidance of a TCM practitioner
• Combined with other herbs in eye-related formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM folk practice, Ye Ming Sha is traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulas to clear heat, cool the blood, and address eye-related patterns. It is often paired with herbs like chrysanthemum, cassia seed, and mulberry leaf in formulas for eye support. Due to its specialized nature, it is typically used under the guidance of a TCM practitioner rather than as a daily tea or food ingredient.

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