Golden Sand Ox is a type of traditional Chinese medicine, also known as Di Gu Niu, Dao Tu Che, Di Gu Niu, Shan Lao Niu, Yi Shi, Yi Di Yu, Di Gong, Sha Shi, Sha Shao Zi, Yao Yao Guo, Sha Niu, Dao Hou Chong, Tui Tui Wo Wo, A Lou Lou.
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Golden Sand Ox
【Alias】 Di Gu Niu, Dao Tu Che, Dao Tui Niu, Di Gu Niu, Shan Lao Niu, Yi Shi, Yi Di Yu, Di Gong, Sha Shi, Sha Shao Zi, Yao Yao Guo, Sha Niu, Dao Hou Chong, Tui Tui Wo Wo, A Lou Lou.
【Source】 The living or dried whole body of the larva of Euroleon sinicus (Navas), a member of the Mantididae family of the order Mantodea. It is excavated from sandy soil in spring and autumn, and can be dried or used fresh after sun drying.
【Origin】 Mainly produced in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shandong, Hebei, Anhui, Liaoning and other places.
【Nature and Flavor】 Salty, cool. Toxic.
【Dosage】 1-2 fen (unit of weight). For external use, apply a suitable amount of the dried and powdered herb to the affected area.
Functions and Effects of Golden Sand Ox
Used to treat sandy urine, malaria, boils, and scrofula.
1. Treatment of Malaria
Take eleven pieces of Golden Sand Ox and swallow with wine. Take it half an hour before the onset of malaria. For chronic malaria, take it for one week.
2. Treatment of Malaria in Children
Take seven pieces of Golden Sand Ox, fry and grind into powder, and swallow with boiled water.
3. Treatment of Boils
Take seven pieces of Di Ku Niu, crush six pieces into a powder and apply it to the top of the boil, and place the remaining piece on top of the boil without crushing it. Wrap it with a cloth. (① Excerpt from "Guizhou Traditional Chinese Medicine Prescription Secret Formula")
4. Treatment of Scrofula and Ulcers
Combine Sha Gu Niu with borax and a small amount of borneol, crush it into a paste and apply it to the sore, then cover it with a plaster. (Excerpt from "Essential Knowledge of Medicinal Herbs")
5. Treatment of Bamboo or Wood Splinters and Iron Sand Embedded in the Flesh
Combine Golden Sand Ox with pumpkin pulp and apply it to the affected area. (Excerpt from "Sichuan Materia Medica")
Can Pregnant Women Eat Golden Sand Ox?
Pregnant women should not consume Golden Sand Ox. Pregnant women should focus on a diet of natural fruits and vegetables, and should avoid almonds, coix seed, crabs, and soft-shelled turtles, as they may cause miscarriage.
