What are the medicinal values ​​of katydid?

I believe everyone is familiar with katydid, which is an invertebrate belonging to the insect class. In ancient times, many people would catch katydids to play with them. However, many friends may not know about the medicinal value of katydids. In fact, katydids are very effective in treating some diseases because some substances contained in katydids are very beneficial to our human body. So what is the medicinal value of katydids?

[Other names] Katydid, Cicada, Outing

[Source] Insecta, Orthoptera, Katydids, Gampsocleis buergeri; G. inflata Ur.; G. gratiosa infuscata Ur.; G. sinensis Walker, the whole male insect is used as medicine. After catching, spray them to death with white wine, and immediately dry them in the sun or in an oven for later use.

【Habitat distribution】 Various places in the north and south.

【Functions and indications】Detoxification, diuresis, and pain relief. It is mainly used to treat otitis media, edema and pain in the waist and legs.

[Usage and Dosage] 2 to 3 pieces, roast on a tile, grind into powder, blow into the ear or take with rice wine.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

[Source] First recorded in "Chinese Medicinal Animals".

The above is a brief introduction to the medicinal value of katydid. When using it, you can follow the above introduction. It can help us treat some diseases. Therefore, many inconspicuous things in life can be of great help to us. Everyone should know how to use their efficacy to achieve the purpose of health preservation.