Dried Honeybee Nest Feng Fang 500g Wild Wasp Hive Whole Piece Traditional TCM Herb

Dried Honeybee Nest, known in TCM as Feng Fang (蜂房) or Lu Feng Fang (露蜂房), is the dried nest of the honeybee, Polistes olivaceous or related species. Traditionally associated with dispelling wind and supporting skin wellness in TCM theory, this hard, papery hive is typically used in external washes or decoctions. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried honeybee nest supplied as a raw TCM botanical
• Known in TCM as Feng Fang (蜂房) with a long history in folk herbal practice
• Hard papery texture typical of naturally harvested wild hives
• 500g bulk pack suited to herbal shops and decoction preparation
• Traditionally used in external washes and herbal decoctions

Quality & Sensory

Typically light brown to grayish-brown with a papery, honeycomb-like structure of irregular cells. The pieces are hard and lightweight, with a faint waxy, beehive aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically carries a mild, slightly sweet and waxy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepared as a traditional herbal decoction
• Used in external herbal washes following TCM practice
• Incorporated into compound formulas by herbal practitioners
• Supplied to herbal shops as a bulk raw botanical

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Feng Fang is traditionally associated with dispelling wind and attacking toxins, and it has historically appeared in folk formulas for external washing. Traditional preparation often involves decocting the nest for external use, and it is sometimes processed before internal use under professional guidance. It is regarded as a specialty raw herb rather than a daily food ingredient.

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