Insect wax

Insect wax

　　Insect wax is a type of wax secreted by the larvae of male white wax insects during their growth. It is the whitest among natural waxes, and when attached to tree trunks, it looks like accumulated snow. After refining, it is internationally known as "Chinese insect wax," or simply "Sichuan wax." It is commonly referred to as insect wax, white wax, Sichuan wax, snow wax, or Chinese wax. Since ancient times, it has been used to make candles and as a raw or auxiliary material in traditional Chinese medicine.

This product appears in block form, white or off-white in color, with a smooth or slightly uneven surface and a glossy finish. It is lightweight, hard yet somewhat brittle, and can be crushed by rubbing. The cross-section has a horse-tooth or rice-core appearance, and it is odorless.