Tu Yuan Dried Ground Beetle Whole Insect TCM Herb 500g Shandong Origin

Tu Yuan (土元), also called Tu Bie Chong (土鳖虫), is the dried whole female insect of Eupolyphaga sinensis, a traditional Chinese medicine animal material. In TCM theory it is salty in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with the liver channel. This selected grade is naturally sun-dried and water-washed, supplied as whole dried insects for herbal shops and practitioners. Sold as a food-grade agricultural product; special populations should not consume it.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Tu Yuan 土元 土鳖虫 from Shandong, China
• Botanical source Eupolyphaga sinensis, whole insect form
• Water-washed and naturally sun-dried selected grade
• Traditional TCM animal materia medica, salty and cold in nature
• 500g bulk pack suitable for herbal shops and decoction use

Quality & Sensory

Typically flat, oval insects about 2-3 cm long, dark brown to blackish-brown with a slightly glossy back and lighter segmented underside. Texture is dry and brittle, breaking easily. Aroma is mild and characteristic of dried insect material; decocted liquid is typically dark with a salty, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoctions prepared under practitioner guidance
• Bulk supply for TCM pharmacies and herbal shops
• External herbal formulations in traditional practice
• Reference and study material for TCM students

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Tu Yuan is traditionally used in formulas that invigorate the blood, dispel stasis, and support the mending of sinews and bones, often combined with herbs such as Dang Gui, Ru Xiang, and Mo Yao. It is typically decocted with other herbs or ground into powder for inclusion in traditional prescriptions. Use only under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

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