Dried Centipede Wu Gong Whole Herb Traditional TCM Ingredient Various Sizes Wholesale

Dried Centipede, known in TCM as Wu Gong (蜈蚣), the whole dried body of Scolopendra subspinipes mutilans, supplied in its original whole form. Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice and typically characterized as warm in nature with a pungent flavor. Sold as a raw agricultural product for traditional herbal use; not intended to replace medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried centipede supplied in original natural form
• Known in TCM as Wu Gong (蜈蚣), a classic animal-derived materia medica
• Sourced from Jiangsu, China as a raw edible agricultural product
• Available in multiple sizes for wholesale and retail buyers
• Sealed packaging with 24-month shelf life when stored cool and dry

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark reddish-brown to deep brown with a segmented, elongated body and a dry, brittle texture. The aroma is characteristically strong and animalic. Handle with care and keep sealed in a cool, dry place.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction preparation under practitioner guidance
• External folk herbal applications in traditional practice
• Supply for herbal pharmacies and formula compounding
• Collection and study of traditional Chinese materia medica

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Wu Gong has long been associated with dispelling wind, calming internal movement, and unblocking channels, and it traditionally appears in formulas combined with herbs such as Quan Xie (全蝎). Historically it was also used in folk practice, sometimes ground into powder or applied externally. Preparation and use should follow professional guidance.

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