Dried Silkworm Cocoons Can Jian Qie Kou Whole Natural Shell Raw Material

Dried Silkworm Cocoons, known in TCM as Can Jian (蚕茧) or Qie Kou Jian (削口茧), are the whole cut-open shells of the silkworm cocoon, Bombyx mori. These natural agricultural raw materials are supplied in their original form with the pupa removed through a cut opening. In traditional Chinese practice, silkworm cocoon shells have long been valued as a folk herbal material. Store sealed in a cool dry place; not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Key Selling Points

• Whole cut-open silkworm cocoon shells supplied as natural agricultural raw material
• Botanical source Bombyx mori, traditionally known in Chinese as Can Jian (蚕茧)
• Original unprocessed form with no added ingredients
• Traditionally associated with folk herbal practice in Chinese wellness traditions
• Sealed storage in a cool dry place supports a 24-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale ivory to light yellow in color with a lightweight, papery yet firm shell texture. The cut opening reveals the hollow interior of the cocoon. Dried cocoons carry little to no aroma and a faint neutral taste when simmered in water.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in water as a traditional folk preparation
• Incorporated into custom herbal blends by practitioners
• Used for craft, display, or educational purposes
• Stored as a raw material for further processing

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese folk practice, silkworm cocoon shells were traditionally simmered alone or combined with other herbs in water decoctions. They were traditionally associated with supporting internal dampness balance and soothing the throat in folk usage. The shells were also sometimes prepared as a light daily simmered drink, particularly in rural seasonal customs.

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