Hai Piao Xiao (Sepia esculenta) — Dried Cuttlebone Piece, Traditional Chinese Herb

Hai Piao Xiao (Sepia esculenta), also known as Cuttlebone or Mò Yú Gǔ (墨鱼骨), is the dried internal shell of the cuttlefish, a traditional Chinese herbal ingredient known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Hǎi Piāo Xiāo (海螵蛸). For centuries, Hai Piao Xiao has been prized as an astringent, stomach-calming, and blood-stanching herb, traditionally used to support digestive comfort, soothe excess stomach acid, and address concerns of dampness and discharge. Its nature is salty, astringent, and slightly warm, making it a gentle yet focused herb for harmonizing the Stomach and Kidney systems.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional astringent and stomach-calming herb
• Dried cuttlebone piece, polished and ready to use
• Sepia esculenta
• New-crop quality from China
• Suitable for decoction and herbal formulas

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully polished and dried to preserve its chalky white to ivory color, smooth surface, and light, brittle texture. When decocted, it yields a mild, slightly salty infusion with a clean mineral character, blending smoothly into traditional herbal formulas without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction
• Herbal formula ingredient
• Daily wellness tea blend
• Medicinal food soup pack
• External herbal compress

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Hai Piao Xiao is decocted into soups and herbal formulas to support digestive balance and astringent needs. It is a common ingredient in traditional stomach-soothing decoctions, where it pairs with ingredients like fritillaria, licorice, and white peony. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other gentle herbs for a mild, mineral-rich infusion.

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