Silkworm Feces Can Sha 500g Dried Natural Silkworm Droppings Traditional Chinese Herb for Pillow Filling and Herbal Use
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Description
Dried Silkworm Feces, known in TCM as Can Sha (蚕沙), is the dried droppings of silkworm larvae, traditionally collected, cleaned, and sun-dried. In TCM theory it is associated with a warm nature and sweet and pungent flavor, and is traditionally used to dispel dampness. This 500g pack is commonly used as a natural filling for herbal pillows and in traditional external applications. Not intended to replace medicine.


Key Selling Points
- Authentic Can Sha (蚕沙) dried silkworm droppings sourced from Jiangsu, China
- Naturally sun-dried using traditional processing without additives
- Traditionally valued in TCM for dispelling dampness and supporting comfort
- Popular natural filling material for herbal baby and wellness pillows
- Sold as edible agricultural product with 24-month shelf life under normal storage


Quality & Sensory
Typically dark brown to blackish granular pellets with a dry, firm texture and a mild, grassy-earthy aroma. Quality Can Sha is clean, uniform, and free from mold or clumping when properly sun-dried and stored.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried silkworm droppings |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 蚕沙 |
| Pinyin | Can Sha |
| Plant Part | Silkworm larval excrement |
| Processing | Natural sun-drying |
| Net Weight | 500g |


Usage Scenarios
- As natural filling for herbal pillows, including baby pillows
- Traditional external warm compress applications
- Ingredient in traditional herbal sachets
- Bulk supply for herbal product manufacturing


Traditional Uses
In traditional Chinese practice, Can Sha has long been used to dispel wind-dampness, harmonize the stomach, and address seasonal discomforts. It is a classic component in folk formulas and is widely known as a pillow filling believed to offer a gentle herbal aroma and cooling-dry comfort. Traditionally it may also be decocted for external washing in folk herbal care.


FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: This is dried silkworm feces, known in TCM as Can Sha (蚕沙), a traditional Chinese herbal material naturally sun-dried and sold as an edible agricultural product.
Q: What is it traditionally used for?
A: In TCM theory, Can Sha is traditionally associated with dispelling dampness and is widely used as a natural filling for herbal pillows and in folk external applications.
Q: How is it commonly used?
A: It is most commonly used as pillow filling or in herbal sachets, and in folk practice it may be decocted for external washing. It is not intended to replace medicine.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.55 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20 × 15 × 8 cm |
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