Dried Ground Beetle Tu Yuan 土鳖虫 Whole Insect TCM Herb 500g Selected Large Size

Dried Ground Beetle, known in TCM as Tu Bie Chong (土鳖虫) and also called Tu Yuan (土元), from Eupolyphaga sinensis, whole dried insect. Traditionally associated in TCM theory with invigorating blood and supporting sinew and bone health, this salty cold herb enters the liver channel. Sold as a food-grade agricultural product, it is typically decocted or ground for traditional herbal preparations.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Tu Yuan 土元 insect, a classic TCM animal materia medica
• Botanical source Eupolyphaga sinensis, Chinese ground beetle
• Selected large-size insects, cleaned and free of soil
• Dried processing with 12-month shelf life under cool dry storage
• Traditionally used in decoctions or ground into powder for herbal formulas

Quality & Sensory

Typically flat oval insects with a dark brown to glossy black back and lighter underside, dry and brittle texture with a mild characteristic aroma. When decocted, the resulting liquid typically carries an earthy, slightly salty taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction preparation
• Ground into powder for TCM formula use
• Added to herbal wine infusions in folk practice
• Stored as a pantry staple for traditional medicine cabinets

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Tu Bie Chong is a salty cold herb entering the liver channel, traditionally used to invigorate blood, dispel stasis, and support tendon and bone health. It commonly appears in classical formulas for trauma and stagnation, often paired with herbs such as Dang Gui and Hong Hua in decoctions, or processed into powder for external and internal traditional applications.

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