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The dried droppings of Bombyx mori larvae (Bombycidae). Enters the Liver, Spleen, and Stomach channels. Excels at dispelling wind-dampness and harmonizing the Stomach to transform turbidity, a key herb for vomiting and diarrhea with leg cramps due to damp turbidity obstructing the center.
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Reference range for non-pregnant adults. Not a personalized prescription. Pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric use require specialist supervision.
Protective guidance only — when to avoid or use with caution. This block deliberately omits pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric dosing: any such use must be managed by a qualified TCM practitioner or appropriate specialist.
（时珍曰）蚕沙性温无毒，治湿痹瘫痪，皮肤瘙痒，肠鸣下痢，妇人血崩。
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@misc{bencaodian-can-sha,
author = {{Bencaodian Editorial}},
title = {Cán Shā 蚕沙 (Silkworm Droppings) — Bombycis Faeces},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {Bencao Dian: A Bilingual Knowledge Graph of Traditional Chinese Medicine},
url = {https://bencaodian.org/en/herbs/can-sha},
urldate = {2026-04-17},
note = {CC BY-SA 4.0}
}© Bencaodian Editorial · Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
蚕沙含叶绿素及其衍生物、氨基酸和植物甾醇，具抗炎、抗氧化、促造血和改善微循环作用。
Can Sha contains chlorophyll derivatives, amino acids, and phytosterols with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, hematopoietic-supporting, and microcirculation-improving effects.
蚕沙甘辛温，祛风除湿，和胃化浊。
Sweet-acrid and warm; dispels wind-damp and harmonizes the stomach to transform turbidity.
This section is provided for academic reference only and does not constitute medical advice.