Locusta migratoria is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine, with a taste of sweetness and bitterness. It is also known as Shandoudougen and Dahongpao. What are the specific uses of Locusta migratoria in treating diseases? The specific usage of Locusta migratoria is as follows:
Locusta migratoria
Traditional Chinese Medicine - Locusta migratoria
【Aliases】 Xifengdai, Shanjiaodou, Hongzhangcao, Shandougen, Landoushu, Dahongpao, Shanmaluang, Nianshencao, Weitongcao, Diaomahua, Zitengxiaohuaihua, Yehuangdou.
【Properties】 Sweet, bitter, and cool in nature.
① "Guizhou Herbal Medicine": Cool in nature, bitter in taste.
② "Guangxi Herbal Medicine": Sweet in taste, neutral in nature.
【Meridians】 Spleen, stomach, liver meridians.
【Efficacy】 Promotes blood circulation, relieves pain, detoxifies, and reduces swelling.
【Medicinal Parts】 Whole plant.
【Related Combinations】 Treatment for pediatric malnutrition: 30g of Locusta migratoria, stewed with pork and consumed as soup. (National Compilation of Chinese Herbal Medicine)
【Dosage】 Oral administration: Decoction, 9-30g. Topical application: As needed, apply fresh plant directly or use the juice.
【Collection and Processing】 Harvest in summer or autumn, cut into sections, dry or use fresh.
Treatment with Locusta migratoria
Locusta migratoria
① Treatment for abdominal pain
Take one fen of Locusta migratoria seeds, grind into powder and consume; or take five qian of the roots, boil in water and consume. (Guizhou Herbal Medicine)
② Treatment for dry female tuberculosis
Take one or two liang of Locusta migratoria roots. Boil with alcohol and consume for the first dose, then stew with meat for the second dose. (Guizhou Herbal Medicine)
Functions and Indications of Locusta migratoria
It nourishes deficiency, promotes blood circulation, and relieves pain. It is used to treat stomach pain, pediatric malnutrition, and dry female tuberculosis.
① "Emei Medicinal Plants": Clears heat and resolves rashes.
② "Guizhou Herbal Medicine": Nourishes deficiency and weakness, promotes blood circulation, treats malaria, and relieves pain.
③ "Guangxi Herbal Medicine": Aids digestion, relieves pain, and resolves snake venom. It is used to treat stomach pain, pediatric malnutrition, and snake bites.
Modern Applications
It is used to treat stomach and abdominal pain, pediatric indigestion, heatstroke, urethritis, parotitis, lymphadenitis, and insect and snake bites.
