Cansha Silkworm Feces 500g Dried Traditional Chinese Herb for External Foot Soak Use

Cansha, known in TCM as Can Sha (蚕沙), is the dried feces of silkworm larvae, traditionally sourced from Bombyx mori. This 500g batch is sun-dried and hand-sorted, offering a mildly warm nature with a sweet and pungent flavor in TCM theory. Traditionally associated with dispelling dampness and soothing joints, it is commonly used in external foot soaks and herbal baths. Store in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Cansha (蚕沙) dried silkworm feces, a classic TCM botanical material
• Sourced from Guangdong with sun-dried hand processing
• Traditionally used in TCM to dispel dampness and support joint comfort
• 500g bulk pack suitable for foot soaks, baths, and herbal preparations
• Mildly warm nature with sweet and pungent flavor per TCM classification

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark brown to blackish granular pellets with a dry, lightweight texture and a faint grassy fermented aroma. When steeped or decocted, the liquid typically takes on a light amber tone with a mild earthy scent.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• External foot soak with warm water
• Herbal bath infusion
• Traditional external compress preparation
• Culinary herb blend ingredient for external use only

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Can Sha is traditionally associated with dispelling wind-dampness, harmonizing the stomach, and transforming dampness. Folk practice commonly uses it in external foot soaks and baths, often paired with herbs like Ai Ye or ginger for seasonal wellness routines. It has also been traditionally included in herbal pillows and warm compresses.

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