Wu Gong (Scolopendra subspinipes) — Dried Centipede with Bamboo Stick, 18 cm Grade

Wu Gong (Scolopendra subspinipes), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Wú Gōng (蜈蚣), is the dried body of a highly revered traditional animal-based herb, supplied here as whole 18 cm specimens mounted on a bamboo stick. For centuries, Wu Gong has been prized as a wind-extinguishing, channel-opening, and spirit-settling herb, traditionally used to relieve spasms, tremors, stubborn numbness, and disorders of internal wind. Its nature is warm, pungent, and slightly toxic in TCM terms, making it a potent yet carefully handled herb for extinguishing wind, opening collaterals, and harmonizing the movement of qi and blood.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional wind-extinguishing animal herb
• Whole dried centipede, 18 cm single-stick grade
• Scolopendra subspinipes
• Red-head specification, full length range available
• Wholesale-friendly, quantity discounts

Quality & Sensory

Each specimen is carefully dried to preserve its reddish-brown head, glossy segmented body, and firm, slightly brittle texture. The bamboo stick keeps the body straight and intact during storage. When decocted, it yields a mild, faintly earthy infusion with a subtle animal aroma, and the body softens as it releases its traditional properties into the broth.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional decoction and herbal formulas
• Medicinal food soup packs
• Herbal wine and tincture preparation
• External compress and topical preparations
• Wholesale herbal dispensary supply

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Wu Gong is decocted into soups and medicinal formulas to calm internal wind, ease spasms, and open the collaterals. It is a common ingredient in traditional wind-extinguishing formulas, where it pairs with herbs like Quan Xie (scorpion), Jiang Can (silkworm), and Tian Ma (gastrodia). In some regional traditions, it is simmered in medicinal food soups or steeped in herbal wine for daily wellness support, always under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

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