Dried Cuttlebone Hai Piao Xiao 海螵蛸 1000g Large Selected Pieces Natural Sun Dried Cuttlefish Bone for Traditional Herbal Decoctions

Dried Cuttlebone, known in TCM as Hai Piao Xiao (海螵蛸), is the dried internal shell of the cuttlefish, traditionally supplied as large selected pieces. In TCM theory it is salty and astringent in flavor and associated with the spleen and kidney channels. Traditionally valued in herbal practice, it is commonly decocted or ground for external and internal preparations. Store in a cool dry place; special populations should consult a practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Hai Piao Xiao cuttlebone pieces from a Fujian coastal sourcing region
• Natural sun-dried processing with no additional treatment
• Large selected blocks suitable for decoction pieces or grinding
• Traditionally used in TCM formulas and folk herbal practice
• Supplied as a food-grade raw botanical with 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale white to light yellowish-white pieces with a lightweight, porous, chalky texture. The surface is hard and slightly rough, and the broken interior is powdery. Cuttlebone has little to no aroma and a bland, slightly salty taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Ground into powder for traditional external applications
• Added to folk herbal soup preparations
• Used in seasonal herbal formulas under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Hai Piao Xiao is traditionally associated with astringing and supporting the stomach, and is a common ingredient in classical decoction pieces and powder formulas. It is often combined with herbs such as Fritillaria in traditional pairings, or used in folk preparations for external dusting. Traditionally prepared by decocting the pieces or grinding them into fine powder for use in herbal formulas.

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