Dried Centipede Wu Gong Whole Herb 100g Traditional Chinese Medicine Ingredient

Dried Centipede, known in TCM as Wu Gong (蜈蚣), is the dried whole body of Scolopendra subspinipes mutilans, a traditional Chinese medicine animal material. In TCM theory it is pungent in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the liver channel. This grade features extra-large whole specimens without bamboo skewers. Traditionally used in decoctions and external applications, it should be handled carefully and used under professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried centipede bodies supplied without bamboo skewers
• Known in TCM as Wu Gong (蜈蚣), a classic animal-derived herbal material
• Extra-large grade selected for size and completeness
• Traditionally used in decoctions and external herbal applications
• Sourced from China and sold as a dried agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

Typically flat, elongated, and brittle in texture with a deep reddish-brown to dark brown back and pale yellowish underside. The aroma is characteristically strong and slightly fishy, typical of dried animal-derived TCM materials.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoctions prepared under professional guidance
• External topical applications in folk herbal practice
• Ingredient for TCM pharmacy and herbal study collections
• Traditional formula preparation in licensed herbal settings

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, Wu Gong has long been used in decoctions and powders, often paired with Quan Xie (全蝎) in classical formulas. It was traditionally associated with dispelling wind, calming internal movement, and supporting external applications for sores and swelling. Use has historically been under the direction of trained practitioners rather than as a daily food.

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