The efficacy and function of cockscomb

Cockscomb is a traditional Chinese medicine. It has high medicinal value and has a good health-care effect on some diseases. In our lives, many medicines use cockroaches as the main ingredient, but we still need to pay attention to many taboos when taking cockroaches.

【Alias】 Hongniang [Chongqing]

[Source] Epicauta cryptogramaca, sp.nov, Coleoptera , Meloidae, class Insecta . The whole insect (minus the head, legs and wings) is used as medicine.

【Habitat distribution】 Sichuan.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy, warm. poisonous.

【Functions and indications】Relieve blood stasis and break up lumps. It is mainly used to treat rabies and stagnation of blood stasis.

[Usage and Dosage] 1 to 2 worms, fry with rice until it is charred, remove the rice and take the worms out, grind into powder and mix with rice water for oral administration.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

Through the above description, we know what cockscomb is and what effects it has. The medicinal value of cockroach is very high, it is beneficial to improve the immune system and is a worthy choice for us.