The effects and functions of calling aunt

Ginger is a famous traditional commonly used Chinese medicinal material in my country with a long history of application. Today we will learn about calling aunt.

[Other names] Shaji (The Book of Songs), cicada, brother (Chonghui), big cricket (Compendium of Common Folk Herbs).

[Source] The dried whole insect of the katydid family . Catch them in summer and autumn, kill them by getting them drunk with wine, and then bake them dry.

[Original form] The body length is about 5 to 7 cm, green or brown. The head is small, with a pair of compound eyes and filamentous antennae consisting of more than 30 segments, which are yellowish brown in color. The prothorax is narrow in front and wide in the back, and the base of the dorsal plate of the prothorax is mostly black. The wings are membranous and extend as long as the tail end. The forewings often have vertical rows of black circular patterns, and when at rest, the left side often covers the right side. The male insect has a sound-producing organ in the anal area of ​​the left wing, which sounds at night. There are three pairs of legs. The hind limbs are large and good at jumping. The tibia of the front feet has hearing organs, and the tibia of the hind feet is the longest. The female has an ovipositor at the tail end. Lives in grass. Adults are found in summer and autumn.

[Habitat distribution] Distributed in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shandong, Fujian, Sichuan, Guangdong, Guangxi and other places.

[Preparation] Pick out impurities and remove the head, feet and wings.

【Functions and indications】 "Collection of Commonly Used Folk Herbs": "It can treat convulsions in children."

[Usage and Dosage] For oral administration: grind into powder, 1 to 4 pieces.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Compilation of Commonly Used Folk Herbs".

The unique living environment has endowed the aunt with magical effects. After the introduction above, I believe everyone has a certain understanding. I hope that everyone can learn more about this in daily life, and be able to solve the difficulties in life while increasing experience.