Silkworm Cocoon Shell (Bombyx mori) — Dried TCM Herb, Clean Unsulfured, 500g

Silkworm Cocoon Shell (Bombyx mori) is the dried outer cocoon layer of the silkworm, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Cán Jiǎn (蚕茧) or Cán Jiǎn Yī (蚕茧衣). For centuries it has been valued as a gentle wind-calming and fluid-regulating herb, traditionally used to ease restlessness, soothe the throat, and support the smooth flow of qi and fluids. Its nature is sweet and warm, making it a mild yet quietly effective herb for harmonizing the body and settling internal disturbance.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional wind-calming TCM herb
• Dried silkworm cocoon shell (Bombyx mori)
• Clean, unsulfured, new-crop quality
• 500g pre-packaged bulk supply
• Suitable for decoction and herbal formulas

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its pale ivory to light amber color, layered fibrous texture, and faint natural silk aroma. When decocted, the shells soften and yield a mild, subtly sweet infusion with a clean, neutral finish, blending easily with other herbs in a formula.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal decoction and formula blending
• Traditional TCM tea preparation
• Soup and medicinal food cooking
• Daily wellness routines
• Bulk herbal supply for practitioners

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, silkworm cocoon shell is decocted alone or with other herbs to calm restlessness, ease throat discomfort, and support fluid balance. It is often included in traditional formulas alongside ingredients like chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, and licorice, and is simmered into gentle soups and teas for daily seasonal nourishment.

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