桑螵蛸
- ENG
- Mantis Egg-Case
- LATIN
- Mantidis Oötheca
| Medicinal Group | Astringent medicinal |
|---|---|
| Source | Dried egg capsule of Tenodera sinesis Saussure, Statilia maculata (Thunberg) or Hierodula patellifera (Serville) (Fam. Mantidae) |
| Nature and Flavors | sweet, salty; neutral |
| Meridian Affinity | Liver, Kidney |
| Actions | To tonify the kidney, secure essence and reduce urination, and cure turbid urine |
Family
Mantidae
Part used
Animal
Indications
Nocturnal emission, spermatorrhea, enuresis, frequent urination, turbid discharge with urine
Research Findings
- Ziyin Tongbi Decoction (consisting of mantis egg-case) is effective and safe for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.[1]
Cautions
No Data.
Report on adverse effect
No Data.
Reference
Reference
- Guo J, Song CS, Han Q. (2008). Clinical observation on ziyin tongbi decoction in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia. Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi. , 28(12):1082-5.
