Qiang Lang (Chong)

Catharsius

Dung Beetle

Heat-Clearing

About this herb

A dried beetle used historically to clear toxicity and unblock the bowels.

PinyinQiang Lang (Chong)

Chinese蜣螂

Latin (pharmaceutical)Catharsius

EnglishDung Beetle

CategoryHeat-Clearing

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