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The Earth Beetle: A Rare and Medicinally Valuable Insect
The Earth Beetle: A Rare and Medicinally Valuable Insect

The earth beetle, also known as the golden sand beetle, sand valley beetle, sand beetle, and ant lion, is the larva of the antlion in the family Myrmeleontidae. Due to the difficulty in capturing ear

February 27, 2024
The Medicinal Benefits of the Earth Cow: Treating Malaria, Scrofula, and More
The Medicinal Benefits of the Earth Cow: Treating Malaria, Scrofula, and More

    The earth cow is the larva of the yellow-footed ant lion, which is distributed in southern China, Taiwan, Sichuan, and other regions. It is used in medicine for its effects of diuresis, antimala

January 17, 2024
Quality Requirements for Di Gu Niu in Chinese Herbal Medicine: A Complete Guide
Quality Requirements for Di Gu Niu in Chinese Herbal Medicine: A Complete Guide

Chinese herbal medicine Di Gu Niu, also known as ant lion or golden sand cow, is the larva of the antlion in the family Myrmeleontidae. It is found in South China, Taiwan, Sichuan, and other area

January 5, 2024
The Medicinal Value of the Golden Sand Cow: A Tiny Treasure with High Potential
The Medicinal Value of the Golden Sand Cow: A Tiny Treasure with High Potential

  The golden sand cow, also known as the ant lion, ant lion, and sand valley cow, is the dried body of the larva of the ant lion, an ant family insect. Although the golden sand cow is very small in

December 30, 2023