Chan Tui 蝉蜕, Cicada Molting (Slough), Periostracum Cicadae, Cryptotympana

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Product Description:

• Product Name: Dried Cicada Molting (Slough)
• Latin Name: Ootheca Mantidis
• Common Name: Periostracum Cicadae,Cryptotympana,chan yi
• Chinese Name: Chan Dui 蝉蜕
• Origin: Guangxi Province,China
• Package: Bag
• Storage: Keep in cool, dry and no light place

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This herb is common in formulas for eczema and measles.
It is very useful for recalcitrant eczema.
It is often used in childhood diseases.
It is used to treat opacity of the eyes.
It can be used alone with rice-based liquor to treat mild tetanus.
It is also said to treat convulsive diseases.
It is one of the main remedies for tetanus, corneal opacity and allergic and pruritic skin conditions.
It was once used for delayed labor and expulsion of afterbirth therefore use caution during pregnancy.
Some sources say that this herb cools the Lungs and Liver, stops itching, soothes the throat and stops Liver Qi Stagnation.
It is especially appropriate for weak patients who cannot withstand normal exterior releasing methods.
It is an absolutely indispensable herb to protect the eyes of children with pox and sores. It works to protect the eyes only before the rash erupts.
This herb has been shown to inhibit the growth of cancer cells.
Both Chan Tui and Bombyx Batryticatus Jiang Can eliminate Wind, release spasms and are often combined to treat headache, swollen throat and convulsions due to Wind-Heat in the Lung and Liver channels. Chuan Tui vents rashes and reduces superficial visual obstruction while Jiang Can transforms Phlegm and disperses clumping.
Cicada Abdomen Chan Du with the front legs removed is better for clearing Wind-Heat.

Read More Info. About It (In Chinese 中文介绍):

蝉衣概述(疏散风热 利咽开音)
别名 蝉退、虫蜕、蝉壳、蚱蟟皮、知了皮、金牛儿、虫衣、清水无硫蝉衣、有硫有杂蝉衣、蝉蜕
为蝉科昆虫黑蚱等的幼虫羽化时脱落的皮壳。夏、秋二季收集，除去泥沙，晒干。

蝉衣各家论述
据《纲目》记载：“蝉，主疗皆一切风热证，古人用身，后人用蜕。大抵治脏府经络，当用蝉身；治皮肤疮疡风热，当用蝉蜕。”

蝉衣性状
【性味】 味甘、咸；性凉
【归经】 归肺、肝经
全角似蝉而中空，稍弯曲，表面黄棕色，半透明，有光泽。头部有丝状触角 1对，多已断落，复眼突出，颈部先端突出，口吻发达，上唇宽短，下唇伸长成管状。胸部背面呈十字形裂片，裂口向内卷曲，脊背两旁具有小翅2对；腹面有足3对，被黄棕色细毛。腹部钝圆，共9节。体轻，中空，易碎。无臭，味淡。

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