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Chan Tui

Periostracum Cicadae

Cicada Slough

Exterior-Releasing
About this herb

The shed exoskeleton of a cicada, used to release wind-heat and calm spasm.

PinyinChan Tui
Chinese蝉蜕
Latin (pharmaceutical)Periostracum Cicadae
EnglishCicada Slough
CategoryExterior-Releasing
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