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Alternate English names: praying mantis

Kingdom: Animal

Origin in unofficial sources: Paratenodera sinensis Saussure; Statilia maculata Thunb.; Mantis religiosa L.; Hierodula patellifera Serville; Paratenodera augustipennis Saussure

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet and salty*; warm*.

Actions and indications: Treats fright epilepsy (jīng xián); sore throat; hemorrhoids.

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