Centipede Powder Wu Gong 蜈蚣 Fine Ground Dried Herb Powder for Traditional Wine Infusion 500g

Centipede Powder, known in TCM as Wu Gong (蜈蚣), is a fine ground powder prepared from dried whole centipede, traditionally supplied as Scolopendra subspinipes. In TCM theory it is considered pungent and warm and is traditionally associated with unblocking and dispelling actions. This 500g pack is sold as a raw agricultural product for traditional herbal preparation such as wine infusion. It is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Fine ground pure centipede powder milled from dried whole centipede
• Known in TCM as Wu Gong 蜈蚣 a classic animal-derived herbal material
• Traditionally used in folk practice for wine infusion and external herbal applications
• Supplied as a raw agricultural product in its natural processed form
• 500g bulk-friendly pack suitable for herbal shops and personal traditional use

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically light brown to grayish brown with a fine dry texture and a characteristic mild animal-derived aroma. As a ground dried material it has no brewed taste and is not intended for drinking as a tea.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional wine infusion preparation
• External herbal formulations under practitioner guidance
• Traditional folk herbal recipes requiring Wu Gong powder
• Herbal shop stock and bulk blending

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice Wu Gong has long been used in folk herbalism, most commonly steeped in grain liquor as an infused wine. It was also traditionally incorporated into external applications and compounded formulas, often paired with other animal-derived materials such as Quan Xie. Its use was traditionally associated with wind and convulsion patterns in classical TCM texts. Preparation and use should follow guidance from a qualified practitioner.

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