Dried Gadfly Niu Meng Chong Whole Insect Traditional Chinese Herb Bulk 500g

Dried Gadfly, known in TCM as Niu Meng Chong (牛虻虫), is the dried whole insect of Tabanus species, traditionally supplied as a bulk raw animal materia medica. In TCM theory it is considered bitter in flavor and slightly cold in nature, with traditional associations with the liver channel. This loose dried product is sold as an edible agricultural commodity and is intended for traditional herbal use under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried gadfly insect supplied in loose bulk form
• Known in TCM as Niu Meng Chong with established traditional use
• Sun-dried processing with no further refining
• Sourced from China and sold as an edible agricultural product
• Suitable for traditional decoction preparation under professional guidance

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark brown to blackish in color with a hard, brittle, lightweight body and elongated abdomen. The dried insects have a faint characteristic insect aroma, and when decocted the liquid is traditionally described as mildly bitter.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction prepared according to a practitioner's directions
• Ingredient in classical TCM formula combinations
• Bulk supply for herbal pharmacies and dispensaries
• Reference specimen for traditional medicine study

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine, Niu Meng Chong has historically been classified among blood-moving insect medicinals and was traditionally used in classical formulas aimed at dispelling blood stasis, often combined with herbs such as Tao Ren and Da Huang in decoctions. Its use was typically restricted to specific patterns and always under professional supervision, as insect medicinals were considered potent in traditional practice.

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