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Phryganeae Japonicae Larva

石蚕 〔石蠶〕 shí cán

Kingdom: Animal

Origin in unofficial sources: Phryganea japonica Ml.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Salty; cold.

Actions and indications: Breaks stone strangury; aborts the fetus; resolves bind qì; disinhibits water; eliminates heat.* Treats the five forms of urinary stoppage.*

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