Male Silkworm Moth (Bombyx mori) — Dried Whole Male Moth for Traditional Herbal Infusions
$5.50 – $7.28Price range: $5.50 through $7.28
Description
Male Silkworm Moth (Bombyx mori) is the dried, whole body of the male silkworm moth, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Xióng Cán É (雄蚕蛾). Carefully de-headed, de-legged, and de-winged, this food-herb ingredient has been prized in folk herbal practice as a yang-supporting, essence-nourishing substance traditionally used in infused wines and tonic decoctions. Its nature is warm and sweet, making it a classic ingredient for warming the Kidney and supporting vitality in traditional wellness culture.


Key Selling Points
- Traditional yang-supporting food herb
- De-headed, de-legged, de-winged whole male moths
- Bombyx mori, from Liaoning, China
- Sun-dried, new-crop quality
- Suitable for traditional infused wines and decoctions


Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully sun-dried to preserve its light golden-brown color, dry papery texture, and mild, faintly nutty aroma. When decocted or infused, the moths release a subtle, slightly sweet and earthy flavor, yielding a gentle amber-toned liquid that blends smoothly with other tonic herbs.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Whole Male Silkworm Moth |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Xiong Can E |
| Botanical Name | Bombyx mori |
| Origin | Liaoning, China |
| Processing | Sun-Dried, De-Headed, De-Legged, De-Winged |
| Net Weight | 500 g |


Usage Scenarios
- Traditional infused herbal wine
- Tonic decoctions and soups
- Herbal paste and pill preparation
- Blended with other yang-supporting herbs
- Seasonal winter nourishment


Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, male silkworm moth is steeped in rice wine or grain alcohol to make traditional infused tonics, often paired with herbs like goji berry, eucommia bark, and morinda root. It is also simmered into nourishing soups and decoctions during colder months, and incorporated into herbal pastes and longevity formulas. As a daily tonic, it is traditionally used in small amounts within blended herbal preparations.


FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Male Silkworm Moth?
A: Male Silkworm Moth is the dried whole body of the male Bombyx mori moth, known in TCM as Xiong Can E. It is a traditional food-herb ingredient used in infused wines and tonic preparations.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Male Silkworm Moth?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, male silkworm moth is associated with warming the Kidney, supporting yang, and nourishing essence. It is traditionally used in infused wines and tonic decoctions for vitality support.
Q: How do I use dried Male Silkworm Moth?
A: It is traditionally steeped in rice wine or grain alcohol, or simmered in decoctions and soups with other tonic herbs. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and traditional practice.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Male silkworm moth 500g, Male silkworm moth 250g |
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