common name | Northeast Giant Black Chafer |
bubble_chart Source This product is the dried larva of the beetle family insect Holotrichia diomphalia (Holotrichia diomphalia Bates) or other closely related insects. It is produced in Heilongjiang, regions south of the Yangtze River, and also in Inner Mongolia and other areas.
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- Infant umbilical sore. Grind northeast giant black chafer into powder and apply topically. Several applications can cure.
- Infant tight lips. Grind northeast giant black chafer into powder, mix with lard and apply.
- Erysipelas. Mash northeast giant black chafer and apply topically.
- Yongju hemorrhoid fistula disease. Grind northeast giant black chafer into powder and apply topically. Once daily.
- To quit drinking alcohol, grind northeast giant black chafer into powder and take with wine.
- Nebula obstruction in the eyes. Mash northeast giant black chafer to extract juice, and drop into eyes.
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Shennong Bencao Jing (Volume II) Insect and Beast Section, Middle Grade: "Northeast giant black chafer, tastes salty and slightly warm. Mainly treats malignant blood stasis, impediment qi, breaks and disperses blood stasis under the ribs causing firmness, fullness, and pain, menstrual block, excessive flesh in the eyes, and blue nebula with white membrane. Also known as Fei Qi. Grows in flat wetlands."