Dried Pill Bug Shu Fu Chong 鼠妇 Whole Insect Traditional Chinese Herb 500g

Dried Pill Bug, known in TCM as Shu Fu Chong (鼠妇), also called Chao Chong (潮虫) or Di Shi (地虱), is the dried whole body of Armadillidium vulgare, a small terrestrial crustacean used in traditional Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory it is considered acrid in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and external applications, it should be used under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried pill bug prepared by traditional sun-drying
• Botanical source Armadillidium vulgare, a classic TCM animal medicine
• Known by multiple traditional names including Chao Chong and Di Shi
• Pre-packaged 500 gram bulk quantity for herbal dispensing
• Traditionally used in decoctions and external herbal applications

Quality & Sensory

Typically grayish-brown to dark brown in color with a slightly glossy, segmented exoskeleton. The dried bodies are brittle and lightweight with a mild, earthy aroma typical of dried animal materia medica.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction preparation under practitioner guidance
• External herbal applications in folk practice
• Bulk supply for herbal pharmacies and dispensaries
• Traditional formula compounding and study

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Shu Fu Chong has traditionally been used to invigorate blood, break stagnation, and promote urination, and it appears in classical formulas addressing abdominal masses and difficult urination. Traditionally it was decocted alone or combined with other herbs, and in folk practice it was also applied externally. Its use is rooted in classical materia medica texts and should follow professional direction.

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