Cuttlefish Bone (Cuttlebone)
What is cuttlefish bone?
Cuttlefish bone (Cuttlebone) refers to the internal cartilaginous shell of the cuttlefish, a relative of the squid and octopus. Cuttlefish have eight arms and two tentacles and are found in oceans all over the world. Cuttlefish bone is typically smooth and white, with small, wavy lines or ridges.
The major component of cuttlebone is calcium carbonate, making up 85 percent. The second biggest component in cuttlebone is organic material, which makes up 8.9 percent and is mainly carbohydrate material.
Specification of cuttlefish bone:
What is cuttlefish bone used for?
The shell is rich in minerals such as calcium and carbon, and contains more than a dozen amino acids. It is usually boiled, then dried and prepared as a powder for herbal remedies.
A cuttlebone is not actually a bone, but rather the internal shell of the Cuttlefish, a small, squid-like cephalopod. In the Cuttlefish, the cuttlebone is filled with gasses and helps control the fish’s buoyancy in the water. While for years people have harvested and used cuttlebones for various purposes, the most widely recognized use of the cuttlebone is as a supplement and exercise toy for birds.
Beside that the cuttlebone is a lightweight, oblong, chalky object that is mainly composed of calcium — making it an ideal way to supplement a birds’s calcium intake.
Cuttlebones have a grainy texture, reminiscent of pumice. This texture can also offer benefits to parrots as it is helpful in wearing down overgrown beaks. It’s recommended to always keep a cuttlebone in your bird’s cage to promote beak and jaw exercise.
In traditional medicine, cuttlefish bone has salty and warm properties, and is associated with the Kidney, Liver and Stomach meridians. Its functions are to stop bleeding, harmonize the stomach and improve kidney deficiency. Internally, it is taken to help stop bleeding of the uterus, enuresis and premature ejaculation. Some patients with stomach problems may take it to combat acid reflux disease and some intestinal disorders. Topically, cuttlefish bone can be used as a poultice to treat skin rashes, ulcers and lesions.
– Calcium carbonate contained can neutralize stomach acid, change the pH of the stomach contents, reduce pepsin activity, and promote the healing of ulcers;
– It resists peptic ulcer, tumor, and radiation and sets a broken bone;
– After chitin contained reacts with organic matter in stomach and gastric juice, it could form a protective layer on the surface of the ulcer and then promote the blood coagulation;
– Animal experiments showed that cuttlefish bone could obviously promote bone defect repair
How about the packing & shipping ?
– MOQ: 7 metric tons
– Packing: 25kg/bag- 50kg/pp bag, 11.5kg/carton in net weight, as buyer’s request
What’s your payment terms?
– Payment: T/T(30% deposit and70% balance against B/L copy; L/C(100% irrevocable L/C at sight).
How about the shipping ?
– Shipping: By sea.
International Express: DHL, EMS.
– Sample Lead Time : Within 3 – 5 working days after received sample charge
– Order Delivery Time : Within 15 -20 working days after received deposit
What documents you provide ?
Usually provide Bill of loading,Phytosanitary certificate and Origin certificate, or as your markets special requirements.
Where and how to buy cuttlebone ?
Contact Info:
Sincerely welcome you to visit us and establish business relationship with us.
Asia Pacific Commercial & Production Co., LTD
Address: 352 Truong Sa, Ward 2. Phu Nhuan District, Hochiminh City, Vietnam
Ms. Sam/ sale import export
Tel : +84 978843562 (Whatsapp number)
Email: apaco.hcm@gmail.com
Best regards !