Dried Silkworm Feces Can Sha Bulk Pillow Filler Traditional Chinese Herb 500g

Dried Silkworm Feces, known in TCM as Can Sha (蚕沙), is the dried droppings of the silkworm Bombyx mori, traditionally collected and sun-dried for herbal use. In TCM theory it is associated with a warm nature and sweet, pungent flavor, and is traditionally used to dispel dampness. This loose bulk grade is commonly used as a pillow filling and in traditional external applications. Store in a cool, dry, ventilated place away from light.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Chinese herb Can Sha (蚕沙) in loose bulk form
• Sourced from silkworm droppings of Bombyx mori, sun-dried and sorted
• Traditionally associated with dispelling dampness in TCM practice
• Popular natural filling material for herbal pillows and cushions
• Sold as a raw agricultural product with 24-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark brown to blackish granular pellets with a dry, firm texture and a mild, grassy-earthy aroma. The sorted grains are uniform in size and feel light and crisp when handled.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Fill herbal pillows or cushions for traditional bedding use
• Combine with other dried herbs for traditional pillow blends
• Use in traditional external compresses per folk practice
• Store as a raw botanical for traditional herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Can Sha has long been used to dispel wind-dampness and harmonize the stomach, traditionally prepared in decoctions or fried and applied externally. In folk practice it is best known as a classic pillow filling, valued for its dry, airy granules that hold shape and release a subtle herbal scent. It is traditionally paired with other dried botanicals such as chrysanthemum or cassia seed in pillow blends.

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