Clear Water Whole Scorpion Quan Xie 全蝎 Dried Whole Scorpion 100g Traditional Chinese Herb

Clear Water Whole Scorpion, known in TCM as Quan Xie (全蝎), is the dried whole body of Buthus martensii, a traditional Chinese medicinal animal product. In TCM theory it is considered acrid in flavor and neutral in nature, with traditional associations entering the liver channel. This salted, dried whole scorpion is carefully cleaned and naturally processed without sulfur. It is traditionally used in decoctions, herbal wine, and culinary preparations, and should be used according to professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Dried whole scorpion known in TCM as Quan Xie (全蝎)
• Botanical source Buthus martensii, whole body form
• Salted and dried with clean, plump bodies and intact tails
• Naturally processed without sulfur fumigation
• Traditionally used in decoctions, herbal wine, and culinary dishes

Quality & Sensory

Typically light brown to yellowish-brown with a hard, dry texture and intact head, body, and tail segments. The aroma is mildly salty and characteristic of dried animal material. When decocted, it typically yields a savory, slightly salty taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Steeped in herbal wine
• Cooked in traditional culinary dishes
• Ground for use in traditional formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Quan Xie has long been used in decoctions and powders, often paired with herbs such as Tian Ma (Gastrodia) and Jiang Can (Bombyx Batryticatus) in classical formulas. It is traditionally associated with calming internal wind and is also used in folk cuisine, including fried scorpion dishes popular in parts of northern China. Use should follow professional guidance.

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