Dried Silkworm Cocoon Shell Can Qiao Traditional Herbal Ingredient Bulk Supply

Dried Silkworm Cocoon Shell, known in TCM as Can Qiao (蚕壳) or Can Yi (蚕衣), is the dried outer cocoon casing of the domesticated silkworm, Bombyx mori. This lightweight, hollow botanical material has long been valued in traditional Chinese herbal practice. It is traditionally associated with gentle, neutral properties and is commonly kept as a raw herbal ingredient for decoctions, washes, or external preparations. Store sealed in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional TCM ingredient known as Can Qiao (蚕壳) or Can Yi (蚕衣)
• Sourced from the dried cocoon casing of Bombyx mori silkworms
• Lightweight hollow shell form suitable for decoction or external washes
• Sold as a raw agricultural product in bulk with wholesale-friendly pricing
• Sealed packaging with a 12-month shelf life when stored cool and dry

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale ivory to light yellow-brown in color with a papery, fibrous texture. The shells are dry, brittle, and hollow with a faint neutral aroma. When simmered, they typically yield a mild, slightly earthy infusion.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Prepared as a mild wash for external use
• Incorporated into folk herbal formulas
• Stored as a bulk raw ingredient for herbal shops

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, silkworm cocoon shells have been used in folk herbalism, often simmered in water for decoctions or prepared as an external wash. They were traditionally associated with gentle, neutral qualities and were sometimes combined with other mild herbs in seasonal folk preparations. As a raw agricultural product, they are typically handled by herbal shops and practitioners rather than used directly as food.

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