The efficacy and function of silkworm

There are so many medicinal herbs in the world, and it is inevitable that there are some that we are not familiar with. But as long as we have the spirit of learning throughout our lives, I believe we can slowly learn more medical herbs. So, do you know about the medicinal herb 蠬?

[Other names] Three-tuberculate crab, sea crab

[Source] Portunus (Portunus) trituberculatus (Miers) [Neptunus (Neptunus) trituberculatus], family Ophiopodidae, Crustacea, the shell of which is used as medicine.

【Habitat distribution】 Fujian.

【Functions and indications】 Mainly used to treat food accumulation in children.

[Usage and Dosage] Burn the shell of the cobweb to ashes, grind into powder, and take with boiled water, 1 qian each time.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

The medicinal value of silkworms introduced in the article is of great help to our lives. In fact, many physical illnesses can be treated with Chinese medicinal materials such as wormwood. The profound Chinese medicine culture should continue to be passed on.