What are the functions and effects of mulberry silkworm cocoons?

You may not have heard of mulberry silkworm cocoon? Mulberry silkworm cocoon is actually the traditional Chinese medicine name for mantis. It is also called mulberry octopus and is an insect of the family Mantis. In ancient times, the mantis that grew on mulberry trees was called mulberry silkworm, so this name has continued. In fact, the mulberry silkworm cocoons used in medicine today are not all produced from mulberry trees, but can be found all over the country.

What are the specific effects and functions of mulberry silkworm cocoons?

01Urine reduction

The main effect of mulberry silkworm cocoons is to reduce urine. It can treat various excessive urination, incontinence, and enuresis with significant therapeutic effects. For example, if the physiological functions of the elderly decline, they urinate frequently at night, their urine is clear and difficult to defecate, and they sometimes have back pain and weak legs, the silkworm cocoon can be combined with cinnamon, Cistanche deserticola, and Alpinia oxyphylla, which has the effect of warming and strengthening the body, and astringing and reducing urine. The sequelae of nervous system diseases and urinary incontinence are also effectively treated with mulberry silkworm cocoons.

02Aphrodisiac

Mulberry silkworm cocoons have aphrodisiac effects, which are weaker than other animal aphrodisiacs. They have a mild nature and will not cause heat if taken regularly. For the treatment of sexual dysfunction, use Morinda officinalis, Cistanche deserticola, Psoralea corylifolia, and Deer antler. If sexual dysfunction and premature ejaculation occur, use mulberry silkworm cocoons in combination with golden cherry and white lotus roots.

03Treatment of male infertility

For the treatment of male infertility, mulberry silkworm cocoons can be used as an auxiliary medicine. Infertility is caused by several reasons, such as decreased sperm count, decreased sperm motility, or sperm deformity. The efficacy of mulberry silkworm cocoon alone is weak, so the compound prescription, assisted by gecko, Cistanche deserticola, Cuscuta australis, and deer tail, can enhance the efficacy. Pills are better than decoctions.