White Silkworm Powder Jiang Can Powder Fine Ground Traditional Herb 500g

White Silkworm Powder, known in TCM as Jiang Can (僵蚕) or Bai Jiang Can (白僵蚕), is a fine powder prepared from the dried larva of Bombyx mori infected with Beauveria bassiana, a traditional Chinese medicine animal-derived material. In TCM theory it is acrid and salty in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the liver and lung channels. This finely milled powder is intended for traditional herbal applications and should be used under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional TCM animal-derived herb known as Jiang Can (僵蚕)
• Fine powder form milled from dried white silkworm (Bombyx mori)
• Neutral nature with acrid and salty flavor in TCM theory
• Suitable for custom formulas and traditional herbal preparations
• Sold as a food-grade agricultural product with 24-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically light grayish-white to pale yellowish-brown with a fine, dry, slightly floury texture. It carries a mild, characteristic earthy aroma typical of dried silkworm material, with no strong off-odors.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Incorporate into traditional herbal formulas as directed by a practitioner
• Blend with other powdered herbs for custom decoction preparations
• Use in traditional external applications such as herbal pastes
• Suitable for herbal shops preparing individualized powder prescriptions

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine, Jiang Can has long been included in classical formulas, traditionally used to dispel wind and resolve phlegm, and traditionally associated with calming internal wind and relieving itching. It was commonly paired with herbs such as Tian Ma, Quan Xie, and Chan Tui in wind-dispelling decoctions, and also applied topically in folk practice for skin concerns. Traditional preparation involved grinding the dried material into fine powder for inclusion in formulas.

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