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JIANG CAN

Names
Pharmaceutical: Bombyx Batryticatus
Botanical: Bombyx mori L. (Bombycidae) Batrytis bassiana Bals., Beauveria bassiana Vuill. (Moniliacae)
Other names: Bai Jiang Can, Sheng Tian Chong, Sheng Jiang Can, Sheng Jiang Chong
Description: Stiff Silkworm.

Actions
Calms internal Wind; Calms convulsions; Disperses external Wind; Calms pain; Calms itching; Expels toxins; Disperses nodules; ...

Origin
Predominantly: Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Sichuan.;

Preparation
The larvae are dried in the sun before use. They can also be stir-fried.;

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