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  Herb 3 of 12 in Cool, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
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Properties:
Sweet, Salty, Slightly Cold Latin:
Periostracum Cicadae |
Actions
- Disperses Wind-Heat
Treats respiratory tract infection, especially with loss of voice and a sore, swollen throat. - Facilitates the Expression of Rashes
For early stage of measles. - Clears the Eyes
Benefits red, painful, swollen eyes and clears blurring of vision (especially due to wind and heat.) - Stops Spasms from Wind
Used when high fever causes spasms, delirium, or night terrors, especially in children. - Also used in formulas to combat tetanus.
Contraindications and Cautions
- Contraindicated during pregnancy, and in exterior deficiency syndromes.
Herb-Drug Interactions
- This section is being researched, and is not completed.
Toxicity and Overdose
- This section is being researched, and is not completed.
Dosage
- 3-9 grams.
- Part used: slough shed by the ciccada nymph.
This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:
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- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
- Max Wichtl
- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- Qiao Yi