Sang Piao Xiao Mantis Egg Case 桑螵蛸 Dried Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction 500g

Sang Piao Xiao (桑螵蛸) is the dried egg case of the praying mantis, a classic animal-derived material used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Known as Mantis Egg Case or Ootheca Mantidis, it is traditionally associated with consolidating and securing in TCM theory. This listing offers raw dried Sang Piao Xiao sold as an edible agricultural product for herbal decoction use. Store in a cool, dry, ventilated place and consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Sang Piao Xiao (桑螵蛸) dried mantis egg case from China
• Traditional TCM material known as Ootheca Mantidis in herbal references
• Sun-dried and air-dried processing with no further treatment
• Sold as edible agricultural product suitable for herbal decoction
• Bulk-friendly 500g pack with wholesale pricing available

Quality & Sensory

Typically light brown to yellowish-brown in color with a layered, lightweight, spongy texture. The dried egg case has a faint characteristic odor and is firm yet brittle. When decocted, it is generally used in herbal formulas rather than consumed alone.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions under practitioner guidance
• Combined with other TCM herbs in classical formulas
• Used in long-simmered herbal soups following traditional recipes
• Stored as a staple raw herb in TCM apothecary collections

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Sang Piao Xiao is traditionally associated with tonifying the kidney and securing essence, and it appears in classical formulas such as Sang Piao Xiao San. It has historically been decocted alone or combined with herbs like Long Gu, Yuan Zhi, and Ren Shen in traditional practice. Traditional preparation involves cleaning and lightly stir-frying before decoction.

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