Male Silkworm Moth (Bombyx mori) — Dried TCM Herb, Food-Grade, 500g
$8.26
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Description
Male Silkworm Moth (Bombyx mori) is the dried adult male of the silkworm moth, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Xióng Cán É (雄蚕蛾). For centuries it has been prized as a warming, yang-supporting herb traditionally used to tonify the Kidney, strengthen essence, and support vitality. Its nature is salty and warm, making it a classic ingredient in traditional tonic formulas and medicinal food preparations.


Key Selling Points
- Traditional yang-tonifying TCM herb
- Dried male silkworm moth, food-grade
- Bombyx mori, 500g bulk pack
- Suitable for decoction and medicinal food
- Sourced from a direct herb supplier


Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its light brown to golden-brown color, dry and slightly crisp texture, and mild, faintly savory aroma. When decocted or simmered, it releases a gentle, subtly sweet and earthy flavor that blends well with other tonic herbs in soups and formulas.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried TCM Herb |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Male Silkworm Moth |
| Chinese Name | Xiong Can E (雄蚕蛾) |
| Botanical Name | Bombyx mori |
| Net Weight | 500 g |
| Storage | Room Temperature |


Usage Scenarios
- Traditional herbal decoction
- Medicinal food soup and stew
- Tonic formula ingredient
- Herbal wine preparation
- Daily wellness food therapy
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, male silkworm moth is decocted into soups, stews, and tonic formulas to support Kidney yang and essence. It is often paired with ingredients like goji berry, Chinese yam, and eucommia bark in medicinal food preparations. As a traditional tonic, it is simmered slowly with meat or grains to create nourishing broths for seasonal vitality support.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is male silkworm moth?
A: Male silkworm moth is the dried adult male of Bombyx mori, known in TCM as Xiong Can E (雄蚕蛾). It is a traditional food-grade herb used in tonic formulas and medicinal food.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of male silkworm moth?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, male silkworm moth is associated with tonifying the Kidney, supporting yang, and strengthening essence. It is often used in tonic soups and formulas for daily vitality support.
Q: How do I use dried male silkworm moth?
A: Rinse the herb and simmer it with soup or stew ingredients, or include it in a traditional decoction formula. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | 1 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 × 18 × 8 cm |
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