Grub
Larva Holotrichiae
Qi Cao

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Minor warm; salty

Part(s) used

Dried larva

Potential toxicity/side effects

Extremely toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

Blood activation and injury healing

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Blood stasis amenorrhea; Traumatic stasis pain; Gout; Tetanus; Throat arthralgia; Carbuncle; Erysipelas