Chan Tui (Cicada Slough) — Washed Dried Cicada Molt for TCM Tea & Decoction

Chan Tui (Cicada Slough), botanically the dried exuviae of Cryptotympana pustulata, is a traditional Chinese herbal ingredient known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Chán Tuì (蝉蜕), also called Cicada Molt or Zhī Liǎo Pí (知了皮). For centuries it has been prized as a light, floating herb used to disperse wind-heat, clear the eyes, and soothe the throat. Its nature is sweet and slightly cold, making it a gentle yet effective herb for calming internal wind and easing the surface.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional wind-dispelling TCM herb
• Washed and naturally sun-dried cicada slough
• Cryptotympana pustulata exuviae
• Available as whole pieces or custom-milled powder
• Sourced from Henan, China

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully washed and sun-dried to preserve its pale amber to golden-brown color, papery translucent texture, and faint, clean, almost neutral aroma. When decocted, the slough yields a light, subtly sweet infusion with a delicate, airy body that blends smoothly with other herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal decoction blends
• Traditional TCM tea formulas
• Seasonal wind-heat support
• Custom-milled powder for encapsulation
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Chan Tui is decocted into teas and formulas to disperse wind-heat, clear the eyes, and soothe the throat. It is often paired with chrysanthemum, mint, and honeysuckle in seasonal blends. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or combined with other light herbs for a gentle, refreshing infusion.

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