Dried Ground Beetle Tu Bie Chong 500g Wild-Caught Whole Insect TCM Herbal Ingredient for Decoction Use

Dried Ground Beetle, known in TCM as Tu Bie Chong (土鳖虫) and also called Tu Yuan (土元), is the dried whole body of Eupolyphaga sinensis, a traditional Chinese medicinal insect. In TCM theory it is considered salty in flavor and cold in nature, with traditional associations with the liver channel. This wild-harvested insect material is carefully dried for herbal use and is sold as a raw agricultural product for decoction or external applications under professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Ground Beetle, a classic insect-based TCM material known as Tu Bie Chong (土鳖虫)
• Botanical source Eupolyphaga sinensis, wild-harvested and carefully dried
• Traditionally associated in TCM with salty flavor and cold nature
• Sold as loose bulk dried goods in a 500g pack for flexible portioning
• Suitable for traditional decoction preparation under professional guidance

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark brown to blackish-brown in color with a flattened, oval body shape and a slightly glossy, hard outer shell. The dried insect has a mild, characteristic insectaceous aroma and a brittle, dry texture that breaks easily when handled.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction preparation under professional guidance
• External topical applications in folk herbal practice
• Ingredient for TCM formula compounding in herbal pharmacies
• Storage as a raw herbal material for seasonal traditional use

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine practice, Tu Bie Chong has long been included in classical formulas, traditionally used to support blood circulation and to address stagnation patterns. It was historically prepared by decoction, often combined with other herbs such as Dang Gui or Hong Hua in traditional prescriptions. Folk herbalists also used it in external applications. As with all insect-based TCM materials, professional guidance is recommended before use.

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