Dried Female Silkworm Moth Can Can E 500g Whole Insect Traditional Tonic Herb for Wine Infusion

Dried Female Silkworm Moth, known in TCM as Can Can E (蚕蛾), the dried whole insect of Bombyx mori. This 500g bag contains oven-dried whole female moths, a traditional Chinese herbal material historically valued in folk tonics. In TCM theory it is considered warm in nature and associated with kidney channel support. Traditionally used in herbal wine infusions. Store in a cool dry place. This product is a food-grade agricultural material and is not intended to replace medication.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried female silkworm moths Can Can E 蚕蛾 from Bombyx mori
• Oven-dried whole insect form with intact bodies and wings
• 500g generous supply suitable for repeated herbal wine batches
• Traditional TCM material valued in folk tonic and wine-infusion practice
• Food-grade agricultural product stored in a resealable cool-dry bag

Quality & Sensory

Typically light brown to greyish-brown whole insects with a dry brittle texture and a faint characteristic insect aroma. When infused in wine the liquid typically takes on a pale amber tone with a mild earthy note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal wine infusion with grain spirits
• Traditional decoction preparation
• Ground into powder for folk herbal formulas
• Stored as a pantry tonic ingredient for seasonal use

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese folk practice dried female silkworm moths have long been used as a kidney-tonifying material, most commonly steeped in strong grain liquor for several weeks to produce a traditional tonic wine. They were also occasionally ground and combined with other warming herbs in folk formulas. In TCM theory the insect is regarded as warm and is traditionally associated with supporting yang and kidney function.

FAQ Q&A