Cuttlebone Hai Piao Xiao 500g Dried Cuttlefish Bone Traditional Chinese Herb

Cuttlebone, known in TCM as Hai Piao Xiao (海螵蛸), is the dried internal shell of the cuttlefish, traditionally sourced from Sepiella maindroni or Sepia esculenta. This 500g selection consists of cleaned, dried bone pieces sold as a food-grade agricultural product. In TCM theory it is salty and astringent in flavor and traditionally associated with the kidney, spleen, and stomach channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and external applications, it should be used according to professional guidance and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Hai Piao Xiao cuttlebone, a classic material in the Chinese herbal cabinet
• Dried internal shell of the cuttlefish, carefully cleaned and selected
• Traditionally associated with the kidney, spleen, and stomach channels in TCM
• 500g value pack suitable for decoction pieces, grinding, or external herbal use
• Sold as a food-grade agricultural product with 12-month shelf life under normal storage

Quality & Sensory

Selected cuttlebone pieces are typically white to off-white with a light, porous, chalky texture and a faint marine aroma. When ground, the powder is fine and dry, and decocted liquid traditionally carries a mild, salty, bland taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions under professional guidance
• Ground into powder for external topical or compress applications
• Incorporated into classical TCM formulas alongside other herbs
• Stored as a staple raw material for herbal practitioners and home apothecaries

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Hai Piao Xiao is a salty, astringent shell material traditionally used in decoctions and powders, often paired with herbs such as Fritillaria or applied externally in folk remedies. It has long been included in classical formulas for stomach and kidney patterns and used topically in traditional external applications. Preparation typically involves cleaning, drying, and sometimes grinding before use.

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