蟬蛻
- ENG
- Cicada Slough
- LATIN
- Cicadae Periostracum
| Medicinal Group | Wind-heat dispersing medicinal |
|---|---|
| Source | Slough of the nymph of Cryptotympana pustulata Fabricius (Fam. Cicadidae) during emergence |
| Nature and Flavors | sweet; cold |
| Meridian Affinity | Lung, Liver |
| Actions | To dispel wind-heat, ease sore throat,outthrust rashes, remove nebula, and arrest spasm. |
Family
Cicadidae
Part used
Animal
Indications
Common cold due to wind-heat sore throat, hoarseness; measles with inadequate eruptions; urticaria with itching; inflammation of the eyes with nebula; convulsion, tetanus
Cautions
Use with caution during pregnancy
Report on adverse effect
Cytotoxic activity [1]
Reference
Huang YG, Kang JK, Liu RS, Oh KW, Nam CJ, Kim HS (1997) Cytotoxic activities of various fractions extracted from some pharmaceutical insect relatives. Arch.Pharm.Res., 20, 2, 110-114.
