White Silkworm Jiang Can 500g Dried Bombyx Batryticatus Bulk Herb for Decoction and Powder

White Silkworm, known in TCM as Jiang Can (僵蚕) or Tian Chong (天虫), is the dried larva of Bombyx mori infected and stiffened by Beauveria bassiana. Traditionally associated with dispelling wind, resolving phlegm, and calming internal wind in classical formulas. In TCM theory it is acrid and salty in flavor and neutral in nature, entering the liver and lung channels. Supplied as whole dried pieces for decoction or grinding into powder.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Jiang Can (僵蚕) whole pieces supplied in bulk 500g resealable bag
• Botanical source Bombyx batryticatus, the traditional silkworm preparation used in Chinese herbalism
• Yunnan origin with fully dried, ready-to-store condition
• Can be decocted whole or ground into fine powder for traditional preparations
• Sold as a food-grade raw botanical for herbal enthusiasts and practitioners

Quality & Sensory

Typically grayish-white to yellowish-white with a cylindrical, slightly curved segmented body, often coated with a fine white fungal powder. The texture is hard and brittle, breaking easily. The aroma is typically mild and slightly musty, and decocted liquid carries a faint earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Ground into powder for classical formula preparations
• Combined with other wind-dispelling herbs in TCM prescriptions
• Stored as a pantry staple for herbal study and practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Jiang Can is traditionally used to dispel wind, resolve phlegm, and calm internal wind, and it appears in classical formulas such as Qian Zheng San and Ping Wei additions for wind-phlegm patterns. It is commonly decocted with herbs like Tian Ma, Quan Xie, or Bai Ji Li, or ground and taken with warm liquid following practitioner guidance.

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