Shi Yan Stone Swallow Mineral Shi Yan Dried Mineral Piece Traditional TCM Use 500g

Shi Yan (石燕), known as Stone Swallow, is a traditional Chinese mineral material sold as dried whole pieces. In TCM tradition, mineral materials such as Shi Yan are valued for their historical role in classical formulas and are typically prepared by decoction or processing before use. This listing covers a 500g portion of sun-dried Shi Yan from Shanxi. Store in a cool dry place and consult a qualified practitioner before use, as this product is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Chinese mineral material known as Shi Yan or Stone Swallow
• Supplied as whole dried pieces with a simple sun-dried processing method
• Sourced from Shanxi province in mainland China
• Sold by weight as a raw edible agricultural product in a 500g portion
• Suited to traditional decoction practice under professional guidance

Quality & Sensory

Typically grayish to stony in color with a hard, dense, mineral-like texture and irregular piece form. As a mineral material it is generally odorless and has no herbal aroma, and it is not intended for direct tasting or drinking.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional decoction preparation under practitioner guidance
• Classical formula compounding in herbal pharmacies
• Collection and study of traditional Chinese mineral materia medica

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, Shi Yan has historically appeared in classical mineral-based formulas, where it was traditionally decocted or processed before use. Traditional texts associate it with historical external and internal applications, and it was commonly handled by herbal pharmacies preparing traditional prescriptions. Modern buyers typically source it for traditional practice, study, or collection rather than daily food use.

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