Qi She / Wu Shao She (Agkistrodon & Zaocys) — Dried Snake Herb for Decoction & Powder

Qi She (蕲蛇, Agkistrodon acutus) and Wu Shao She (乌梢蛇, Zaocys dhumnades) are dried snake materials long revered in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as wind-dispelling, collateral-unblocking animal herbs. Also known as Agkistrodon and Black-Tail Snake, these dried snake preparations have been prized for centuries for their traditional role in dispelling wind-damp, unblocking meridians, and easing stiffness. Their nature is sweet, salty, and warm, entering the Liver channel, making them classic animal-derived herbs in TCM wind-damp formulas.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional wind-damp dispelling animal herb
• Dried Qi She and Wu Shao She materials
• Agkistrodon acutus and Zaocys dhumnades
• Available as whole dried material or custom-milled powder
• Suitable for traditional decoction and culinary preparation

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its characteristic appearance, firm texture, and mild, faintly earthy aroma. When decocted, the dried snake material yields a gentle, subtly sweet and savory infusion that blends smoothly into traditional herbal broths without overpowering companion ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Custom-milled powder blends
• Medicinal food preparation
• Herbal formula ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Qi She and Wu Shao She are decocted into soups, medicinal broths, and traditional wind-damp formulas to dispel wind, unblock collaterals, and ease stiffness. They are commonly paired with herbs such as du huo, qiang huo, and wei ling xian in classic decoctions. In daily medicinal food practice, the dried material is simmered slowly with other ingredients to make nourishing broths, and custom-milled powder is blended into formulas for convenient use.

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