Cicada (moulting)

Category

Cool, Acid Surface Releasing

Latin

Cicadae Periostracum

Chinese

Chan Tui

Taste

Sweet, salty

Nature

Slightly cold

Channels

Lungs, Liver

Functions

1. Disperse wind-heat
   
2. Vents rashes to surface
3. Brightens the eyes and remove surface visual obstruction
4. Relieve spasms and extinguishes Liver wind

Contraindications

Cautioned in pregnancy

Dosage

3-9g