有小毒。主治腰痛，下气，强阴多精，不可近目。生河内樗树上。七月采，曝干。
《本经》原文∶樗鸡，味苦，平。主心腹邪气，阴痿，益精强志，生子，好色，补中轻
身。生川谷。
味甘，无毒。主治惊悸，妇人乳难，胞衣不出，又堕胎。五月采，蒸干之，勿令蠹。
又，壳名枯蝉，一名伏 ，主小儿痫，女人生子不出，灰服之，主久痢。
《本经》原文∶蚱蝉，味咸，寒。主小儿惊痫夜啼，癫病寒热。生杨柳上。
味辛，平，无毒。主治女子崩中赤白，产后余痛，灭诸疮瘢痕。生颖川。四月取自
勿令中湿，湿有毒，不可用。
又，末之，封丁肿，根当自出，极效。
《本经》原文∶白僵蚕，味咸。主小儿惊痫夜啼，去三虫，灭黑 ，令人面色好，男子
阴疡病。生平泽。
味甘，无毒。主治男子虚损，五脏气微，梦寐失精，遗溺。久服益气，养神。螳螂
二月、三月采，当火炙，不尔令人泄。（得龙骨治泄精，畏旋复花。）
《本经》原文∶桑螵蛸，味咸，平。主伤中，疝瘕，阴痿，益精生子，女子血闭腰痛，
通五淋，利小便水道
有毒。一名土鳖。生河东，及沙中，人家墙壁下土中湿处。十月取曝干。（畏皂荚、
蒲。）
《本经》原文∶ 虫，味咸，寒。主心腹寒热洗洗，血积 瘕，破坚，下血闭，生子大
良。一名地鳖。生川
(Chujī, *Oncocera* larva) has slight toxicity. It mainly treats lower back pain, directs Qi downward, strengthens the Yin function and increases semen production; it should not be brought near the eyes. It grows on *Toona sinensis* trees in Henei Commandery. Harvested in the seventh lunar month and dried in the sun.
Original text from *Shennong Bencao Jing*: Chujī, bitter in taste, neutral in nature. It primarily treats pathogenic factors in the heart and abdomen, impotence, benefits essence, strengthens willpower, facilitates procreation, improves complexion, tonifies the Middle Jiao, and makes the body light. Grows in river valleys.
(Cicada slough) is sweet in taste and non-toxic. It mainly treats palpitations due to fright, difficult labor in women, retention of the placenta, and miscarriage. Harvested in the fifth lunar month, steamed and dried, ensuring it is not infested by insects.
Additionally, the shell is named Kuchan (Withered Cicada) or Fuchan (Hidden Cicada). It treats pediatric epilepsy and women's dystocia; when calcined into ash and taken orally, it treats chronic dysentery.
Original text from *Shennong Bencao Jing*: Zha Chan (Grasshopper Cicada), salty in taste, cold in nature. It treats pediatric fright-epilepsy with night crying, manic disorders, and alternating chills and fever. Grows on willow trees.
(Bai Jiangcan, *Bombyx Batryticatus*) is pungent in taste, neutral in nature, and non-toxic. It treats metrorrhagia and metrorrhexis with red and white discharge in women, postpartum residual pain, and eliminates various ulcer scars. Grows in Yingchuan. Harvested in the fourth lunar month; do not let it get damp. Dampness renders it toxic and unusable.
Additionally, when ground into powder and applied topically to treat erysipelas swelling, the root of the lesion will naturally expel itself, which is extremely effective.
Original text from *Shennong Bencao Jing*: Bai Jiangcan, salty in taste. It treats pediatric fright-epilepsy with night crying, removes three types of parasites, eliminates dark spots, improves facial complexion, and treats male genital ulcers. Grows in plains and marshes.
(Sangpiaoxiao, *Mantis Ootheca*) is sweet in taste and non-toxic. It treats deficiency damage in men, weak Qi of the five Zang organs, seminal emission during dreams, and urinary incontinence. Long-term use benefits Qi and nourishes the Spirit. Mantis oothecae are harvested in the second and third lunar months and should be roasted over fire; otherwise, they cause diarrhea. (When combined with Longgu [Fossilized Bones], it treats seminal emission; it is incompatible with Xuanfuhua [Inula Flower].)
Original text from *Shennong Bencao Jing*: Sangpiaoxiao, salty in taste, neutral in nature. It treats injury to the Middle Jiao, hernia and masses, impotence, benefits essence and facilitates procreation, treats amenorrhea and lower back pain in women, unblocks the five stranguries, and promotes urination through the water passages.
(Tubiechong, *Eupolyphaga Steleophaga*) is toxic. Also known as Tubie. It grows in Hedong, sandy areas, and damp soil under house walls. Harvested in the tenth lunar month and dried in the sun. (It is inhibited by Gengzi [Gleditsia Sinensis Fruit] and Pu [Iris Rhizome].)
Original text from *Shennong Bencao Jing*: Tie Chong, salty in taste, cold in nature. It treats alternating chills and fever with shivering in the heart and abdomen, blood stasis and masses, breaks down hard accumulations, resolves blood obstruction, and is highly beneficial for procreation. Also known as Dibie. Grows in river valleys.