禾蟲

Name

He Chong (Standing grain worm)

1. 禾虫
2. He Chong
3. Standing grain worm
4. Tylorrhynchus

The Effect of 禾蟲

Property

Sweet, warm; spleen and stomach meridians entered.

Actions

Tonify the spleen and stomach, nourish qi and blood, induce diuresis and resolve swelling.

Indications

Diarrhea, edema, weakness of the spleen and stomach, anemia.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 5~10 standing grain worms.

Cautions

It is contraindicated in case of sores and boils.