Cuttlebone Hai Piao Xiao 海螵蛸 Dried Cuttlefish Bone Large Pieces 500g Natural Sun Dried

Cuttlebone, known in TCM as Hai Piao Xiao (海螵蛸), is the dried internal bone of cuttlefish, typically from Sepiella maindroni or Sepia esculenta. These large whole pieces are naturally sun dried and sold loose. In TCM theory it is salty and astringent in flavor and slightly warm in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and external applications, it can also be ground into powder for herbal preparations.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Hai Piao Xiao cuttlebone, a classic TCM marine material
• Large whole bone pieces, naturally sun dried without further processing
• Can be ground into fine powder for traditional herbal use
• Salty and astringent flavor with slightly warm nature in TCM theory
• 500g loose pack, suitable for decoctions and external preparations

Quality & Sensory

Typically white to off-white with a light, porous, chalky texture. The pieces are lightweight and brittle, breaking with a dry, stony snap. Odor is faint and marine-like, and the material has no taste when prepared in decoctions.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Ground into powder for external topical applications
• Combined with other herbs in classical formulas
• Stored refrigerated for long-term herbal supply

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Hai Piao Xiao is traditionally associated with supporting stomach health and is a common ingredient in classical formulas such as Wu Bei San, paired with Fritillaria. It is also traditionally applied externally as a powder for minor skin concerns. Folk practice includes grinding the bone into fine powder and blending it into decoctions or pastes according to traditional preparation methods.

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