Feng Fang Dried Hornet Nest Whole Beehive Fengfang Traditional Chinese Herb 500g

Feng Fang (蜂房), also called Lu Feng Fang, is the dried nest of the paper wasp, a traditional Chinese medicinal material sold in its natural whole form. In TCM theory it is considered acrid in flavor and neutral in nature, and it is traditionally associated with dispelling wind and supporting external applications. Supplied as dried raw herb for decoction or external use; not suitable for pregnant or nursing women.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried hornet nest supplied in its natural original form
• Known in TCM as Feng Fang (蜂房) or Lu Feng Fang (露蜂房)
• Traditional Chinese medicinal material with long-standing folk use
• Sold as edible agricultural product with 36-month shelf life
• 500g bulk pack suitable for herbal shops and decoction use

Quality & Sensory

Typically light gray to yellowish-brown in color with a hollow honeycomb structure of hexagonal cells. The texture is lightweight and papery, and the aroma is typically faintly waxy with a mild, slightly acrid character when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepared as a traditional herbal decoction
• Used in external washes or compresses in folk practice
• Incorporated into compounded herbal formulas by practitioners
• Stored as a bulk raw herb for herbal shop supply

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine, Feng Fang has long been used in decoctions and external washes, traditionally associated with dispelling wind and addressing skin-related concerns in folk practice. It is often processed before internal use and commonly combined with other herbs according to practitioner guidance. External applications such as herbal rinses remain a common traditional preparation.

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