The efficacy and function of cockroaches

As the pressure of modern life increases, more and more health care methods are emerging, but the most popular ones are still traditional Chinese medicine and Chinese medicine that have been tested for thousands of years. For example, cockroaches, what are the functions and effects of cockroaches? Let me introduce it to you today.

[Other names] Oil thief, cockroach

[Source] Blattidae insects Periplaneta australasie Fabricius or P. americana L., the dried body of which is used as medicine. It can be caught in all seasons, boiled in boiling water, and then sun-dried or baked.

【Nature and flavor】Salty, cold. Slightly poisonous.

【Functions and indications】 Disperses blood stasis, resolves stagnation, detoxifies and promotes diuresis. Used for sore throat, tonsillitis, malnutrition in children, ascites due to liver cirrhosis, and dysuria; used externally to treat snake and insect bites, carbuncles, beriberi edema, asthma, and turbid urine.

[Usage and Dosage] Take 3 to 5 pieces of chicken, remove the wings and feet, dry them and grind into powder for oral administration. For external use, mash an appropriate amount and apply to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

[Source] "Compendium of Materia Medica"

The above article introduces the functions of cockroaches. I hope it will be helpful to you in your life. But it is important to note that you should not randomly combine it with other foods. You should consult a professional before making a decision.