Jiang Can

Bombyx Batryticatus

Stiff Silkworm

Calming / Wind-Extinguishing

About this herb

A silkworm that died of a natural fungal infection, traditionally used for wind-phlegm conditions.

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PinyinJiang Can

Chinese僵蚕

Latin (pharmaceutical)Bombyx Batryticatus

EnglishStiff Silkworm

CategoryCalming / Wind-Extinguishing

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