The efficacy and function of white butterfly

White cabbage butterfly is a common type of traditional Chinese medicine. It has many different functions and can treat some diseases of the human body. Let us now learn about its specific functions.

【English name】 White butterfly

【Other names】 White butterfly, white butterfly, cabbage white butterfly

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole adult of the Pieridae family.

[Original form] White cabbage butterfly, body length about 18mm, wingspan 45-65mm. It has a small head, dark brown, round, protruding compound eyes, a siphon-type mouthpart, particularly developed labial palps, and club-shaped antennae. The chest is black with long grey hairs and some long white fine hairs. The female butterfly has a gray-black part at the base of its wings that occupies almost half of the wing, and there is a triangular black spot at the tip of the wing. The gray-black part of the male butterfly is limited to the base of the wings, and the gray-black part of the wing tips is lighter. The colors of female butterflies are generally darker and more obvious than those of male butterflies. The legs are long and slender, the abdomen is small, slightly pointed at the end, and densely covered with white scales.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: The number of generations varies from place to place. In North China, there are 4 to 5 generations a year, and in Zhejiang Province, there are 7 to 8 generations a year. Overwintering as pupae, the adults like to fly under strong daylight, dancing among flowers all day long and sucking nectar.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; Cold

【Meridian】 Heart meridian

【Functions and indications】Reduce swelling and relieve pain. Main traumatic injury

【Usage and Dosage】 For external use: take appropriate amount, mash and apply, or soak in wine and apply.

[Discussions by various scholars] "Chinese Medicinal Animals": It has the function of reducing swelling and relieving pain. Mainly used to treat traumatic injuries.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the above introduction, let us understand the relevant knowledge about the white cabbage butterfly. If we can give full play to the efficacy of the white cabbage butterfly, it can help us solve some physical diseases. Therefore, many people regard it as a choice for their own health care.