Ban Mao

Mylabris

Blister Beetle (Mylabris)

Topical

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An intensely toxic insect used historically only in minute, externally-applied amounts; not used internally without professional preparation.

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PinyinBan Mao

Chinese斑蝥

Latin (pharmaceutical)Mylabris

EnglishBlister Beetle (Mylabris)

CategoryTopical

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