Locusta migratoria is often mistaken for an insect, but it is actually a type of traditional Chinese medicine. This medicinal herb has high medicinal value and is widely used in various treatment fields. Let's take a look at the methods of using Locusta migratoria to treat abdominal pain and the dietary taboos associated with its consumption!
Locusta migratoria
Functions and indications of Locusta migratoria
Blood circulation and pain relief, detoxification and reducing swelling. It is used for abdominal pain, malnutrition in children, dry blood consumption in women, waist sprains, wounds, urethritis, parotitis, and snake bites.
Dosage and administration of Locusta migratoria
Oral administration: Decoction, 9-30g.
External use: Appropriate amount, apply fresh product; or extract the juice for topical application.
Applications of Locusta migratoria in related prescriptions
1. Treatment of abdominal pain
Semen Phaseoli Calcarati, 1 fen, ground and taken orally; or take 15g of the root, decoct in water and drink. (from "Guizhou Herbal Medicine")
2. Treatment of dry blood consumption in women
Take 30g of the root of Semen Phaseoli Calcarati. Drink with alcohol for the first dose, and stew with meat for the second dose. (from "Guizhou Herbal Medicine")
Appropriate population for Locusta migratoria
Abdominal pain, malnutrition in children, dry blood consumption in women, waist sprains, wounds, urethritis, parotitis, and snake bites
Contraindications for Locusta migratoria
People with weak spleen and stomach should use with caution. It is advisable to consume less during menstruation, as excessive consumption can lead to menstrual disorders in women.
Discussions from various sources
1. "Emei Medicinal Plants": Clears heat and promotes urination.
2. "Guizhou Herbal Medicine": Nourishes weakness, promotes blood circulation, treats malaria, and relieves pain.
3. "Guangxi Chinese Herbal Medicine": Promotes digestion and relieves pain, and counteracts snake venom. It is used to treat stomach diseases, malnutrition in children, and snake bites.
