Herbs for Toxin-Counteracting, Parasites-Killing and Itch-Relieving
Can Yong (蚕蛹)
Name
Can Yong (Silkworm Chrysalis)
The Effect of 蚕蛹
Property
Sweet, salt, neutral; spleen and stomach meridians entered.
Actions
Kill parasites, treat malnutrition, promote the secretion of saliva and relive thrist.
Indications
Infantile malnutrition, fever, diabetes, ascariasis, tuberculosis.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 3~6 g, or made into powder. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for applying.
Cautions
It is contraindicated in case of barbiers.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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