Dried Whole Scorpion Quan Xie 全蝎 Whole Body 100g Culinary and Tonic Herb

Dried Whole Scorpion, known in TCM as Quan Xie (全蝎), the complete body of Buthus martensii, a traditional Chinese medicinal animal product. In TCM theory it is associated with dispelling wind and unblocking collaterals, and it is traditionally used in decoctions, medicinal wine, and herbal powders. This listing is for dried whole scorpions, sun-dried and cleaned, sold as a food-grade agricultural product. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried scorpion bodies, a classic animal-based ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine
• Known in TCM as Quan Xie (全蝎), sourced from the Yimeng region of China
• Sun-dried and cleaned whole bodies, suitable for decoction pieces or medicinal wine infusion
• Traditionally associated with dispelling wind, calming internal wind, and unblocking collaterals
• Sold as a food-grade agricultural product with a 12-month shelf life under normal storage

Quality & Sensory

Typically light brown to dark brown whole scorpions with segmented bodies and intact tails, dry and brittle to the touch. The aroma is characteristically savory and slightly marine. When decocted or infused, the flavor is typically pungent and mildly salty.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions under practitioner guidance
• Infused in medicinal wine as a traditional tonic preparation
• Ground into powder for use in classical herbal formulas
• Added to slow-cooked soups in regional culinary traditions

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Quan Xie is traditionally used to extinguish internal wind, relieve convulsions, and unblock painful obstruction. It is a component of classical formulas such as Qian Zheng San and is often paired with herbs like Tian Ma or Bai Jiang Can. Traditionally prepared by decoction, wine infusion, or grinding into powder, it is also used in seasonal tonics in some regional folk practice.

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