Wild Mantis Egg Case Sang Piao Xiao 桑螵蛸 Dried Herb for Tea and Decoction 500g

Dried Wild Mantis Egg Case, known in TCM as Sang Piao Xiao (桑螵蛸), the ootheca of Tenodera sinensis and related mantis species. Traditionally associated with the kidney and bladder channels, it is valued in classical herbal practice. This wild-harvested material is sun-dried and suitable for decoction, tea, or grinding to powder under practitioner guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested Sang Piao Xiao (桑螵蛸) dried mantis egg case
• Botanical source: ootheca of Tenodera sinensis and related mantis species
• Sun-dried whole form suitable for decoction or grinding to powder
• Traditionally used in TCM formulas for kidney and bladder support
• Free powder-grinding service offered with this 500g pack

Quality & Sensory

Typically light brown to tan with a layered, papery texture and a mild, slightly grassy aroma. When decocted, it typically yields a subtle, earthy infusion with a faintly sweet finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions
• Steeped as a traditional herbal tea
• Ground to powder for encapsulation or blending
• Added to classical TCM formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Sang Piao Xiao is traditionally associated with consolidating kidney qi and supporting bladder function. It appears in classical formulas such as Sang Piao Xiao San, often paired with herbs like Long Gu and Yuan Zhi. Traditionally prepared by decoction or ground into powder for use under practitioner guidance.

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