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Latin pharmacognostic name: Catharsius

Alternate Chinese names: 蜣螂虫 qiāng láng chóng

Kingdom: Animal

Origin (other sources): Catharsius molossus L.; Xylotropes dichotomus L.

Use: Medicinal

Category: Blood-quickening stasis-transforming agents / Blood-quickening pain-relieving agents

Properties: Salty; cold; toxic.

Channel entry: Liver, stomach, and large intestine channels.*

Indications:

• Breaks stasis and settles fright: Concretions and conglomerations; fright epilepsy (jīng xián).
• Frees the stool and attacks toxin: Constipation; sores; welling-abscesses; toxin swelling.

  Dosage & Method: Oral: Decoct (0.9–2.4g).

  Warnings: Contraindicated in pregnancy.

  Quality: Thoroughly dry, black, undamaged ones are the best.

  Product Area: Jiāngsū, Zhèjiāng, Héběi, Húběi, and to a lesser extent Fújiàn, Guǎngdōng, and Guǎngxī.

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