Feng Fang (Vespae Nidus) — Dried Hornet Nest Herb, Whole or Powdered, 500g

Feng Fang (Vespae Nidus), also known as Beehive, Hornet Nest, or Ma Feng Wo, is the dried nest of the hornet, a traditional Chinese herbal material known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Fēng Fáng (蜂房). For centuries it has been prized as a wind-dispelling, toxin-resolving, and collateral-unblocking herb, traditionally used to address swelling, itching, and stubborn accumulations. Its nature is sweet and neutral, with a mild, slightly astringent character that makes it a valued ingredient in both internal decoctions and external washes.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional wind-dispelling and toxin-resolving herb
• Dried hornet nest (Vespae Nidus)
• Available whole or custom-milled to powder
• New-crop seasonal stock
• 500g value pack for decoction and external use

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully collected and dried to preserve its pale grey-brown color, layered papery texture, and faintly smoky, honeyed aroma. When decocted, the nest softens and yields a mild, slightly sweet and astringent infusion with a subtle resinous note. The powdered form is fine, even, and light tan, blending smoothly into washes and poultice pastes.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction
• External wash or soak
• Poultice and paste preparation
• Herbal formula ingredient
• Custom powder blending

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Feng Fang is decocted alone or in formula with herbs like honeysuckle, forsythia, and dandelion to dispel wind and resolve toxin. It is also simmered into external washes for the skin, and ground into powder for poultices and pastes. In some regional traditions, it is added to medicinal soups and longevity formulas, and small amounts are used in daily herbal teas for seasonal support.

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