The efficacy and function of tussah silkworm pupa

The traditional Chinese medicine tussah silkworm pupa is often used by people in real life because of its functions and effects. So, what kind of effects and functions do tussah silkworm pupae have? Let us study it together.

【English name】 cocoon chrysalis

【Other name】 Cocoon pupa

[Source] Medicinal material source: The pupa of the tussah silkworm, an animal of the Cecropia family.

[Original form] Tussah, a large moth, with a wingspan of 11-13cm, and yellowish-brown body and wings. The head is small with a pair of compound eyes on both sides. There is a pair of antennae between the compound eyes, and the thorax is composed of three segments, each with a pair of thoracic legs. The shoulder plate and the front edge of the prothorax are purple-brown, the forewings are relatively large and triangular, the front edges are purple-brown, mixed with white scales, the top angles are pointed outward, the hind limbs are relatively small and slightly round, the front silk is purple-brown, mixed with white scales, the top angles are pointed outward, the hind limbs are relatively small and slightly round, there is an eye-shaped pattern in the center of the fore and hind wings, and there are white, red, black, yellow and other lines around the pattern. The abdomen is spherical and raised, densely covered with hair.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Two generations occur a year, and the pupae overwinter in cocoons.

[Pharmacological action] 1. Androgen-like effect. The ethyl acetate soluble part of the extract of tussah silkworm pupa, when administered by oral gavage at 2.0g/kg, 1.5g/kg, and 1.0g/kg for 10 consecutive days, can significantly increase the weight of the prostate and seminal vesicle of adult castrated mice and immature mice, increase the RNA and DNA content in the liver, and promote the growth of immature male mice. The ethanol precipitate fraction also has androgen-like effects, but not as strong as the ethyl acetate soluble fraction.

【Nature and flavor】 sweet; light; cool

【Meridian】 Stomach; Lung; Liver; Kidney

【Functions and indications】Promotes the production of body fluids and quenches thirst; stops spasms. Treats thirst and frequent urination; epilepsy and convulsions

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 10-15g; or grind into powder.

[Discussions by various scholars] "Chinese Medicinal Animals": It has the functions of promoting fluid production and quenching thirst, helping digestion and regulating qi, and calming spasms. It is mainly used to treat diabetes, polyuria, ascites, stranguria, epilepsy, etc.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Above we introduced what tussah silkworm pupae are. We know that tussah silkworm pupae have very comprehensive effects and functions, so we can use tussah silkworm pupae as a means of regulating the body in daily life.