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Sang Piao Xiao (桑螵蛸), the egg case of the praying mantis, tonifies the Kidney and assists the yang, secures the essence and reduces urination and enuresis.
Latin / Pharmaceutical Name
Mantidis Ootheca
Common English Name
Mantis egg case
Taste
Sweet, salty
Temperature
Neutral
Channels Entered
Liver, Kidney
Actions & Functions
- Tonifies the Kidney and assists the yang
- Secures the essence and reduces urination (enuresis, frequent urination)
Indications
Kidney deficiency with enuresis, frequent urination, dribbling urination, seminal emission and impotence.
Dosage
6-9 g in decoction.
Common Combinations
With Long Gu and Gui Ban (Sang Piao Xiao San) for enuresis and emission.
Cautions & Contraindications
Avoid in damp-heat with frequent urination and in yin deficiency with heat.
