Dried Cockroach Whole Insect Yan Lang 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Material Sun Dried

Dried Cockroach, known in TCM as Yan Lang (蟑螂), is a traditional Chinese medicinal insect material supplied as naturally sun-dried whole insects. This 500g pack is sold as an edible agricultural product and can also be ground into powder on request. In traditional Chinese practice, dried cockroach has long been valued in folk herbal formulas. Store in a cool dry place at room temperature.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Chinese medicinal insect known as Yan Lang (蟑螂)
• Naturally sun-dried whole insects with no further processing
• 500g pack sold by the jin as an edible agricultural product
• Optional grinding service available for bulk orders
• 24-month shelf life when stored cool and dry

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark brown to blackish whole dried insects with a firm brittle body and a characteristic dry insect aroma. Texture is hard and lightweight, and the material grinds readily into a coarse brown powder.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Ground into powder for traditional folk herbal preparations
• Used in traditional external applications under practitioner guidance
• Bulk supply for herbal shops and TCM pharmacies
• Stored as a long-keeping raw medicinal material

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese folk practice, dried cockroach has historically been included in external and internal folk formulas, most often ground into powder and combined with other herbs according to traditional recipes. It was traditionally associated with promoting healthy tissue response and supporting digestion in folk usage. Preparation and use should follow the guidance of a qualified TCM practitioner.

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