1. To clear rashes, cicada slough has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, the main effect is to dispel wind and heat, so it can be used to treat eruptive diseases, such as acute rash, rubella, measles, etc., often used with Coptidis and peppermint;

2. Set convulsion and relieve spasm, cicada slough can be used for tetanus, pediatric convulsions, and can relieve internal wind; for tetanus convulsion of limbs, it can be used as scorpion; for convulsions, pediatric convulsions, night cry, etc. For epilepsy, it can be taken with Uncaria for more effective treatment;

3. Relieve the sound of the throat. The cicada slough is used for swelling and painful throat and sound dullness. It is suitable for the swelling and pain of the throat of patients with exogenous wind and cold. Because the cicada slough has the effect of soothing wind and heat and throat, it is combined with peppermint, bezoar, forsythia and chrysanthemum. Stems, licorice, etc., can play a therapeutic role; at the same time, cicada slough is especially suitable for the hoarse voice caused by wind evil and degeneration of lungs, and loss of lung qi.

Cicadas in life are more used for decoction or soaking in wine. The amount of decoction should not be too much between one yuan and two yuan, and most people can take it. However, its pharmacological effect is relatively strong, and it is mainly used as medicine, and care should be taken not to overuse it.

Caution:

Although cicadas have many health functions and can treat many diseases for people, they are not suitable for everyone. It is recommended to consult a doctor before taking it.