Bamboo Bee

Bamboo bee is the name of a medical drug, which is mainly used to treat symptoms such as infantile convulsions, mouth ulcers, sore throat, etc. It is recorded in "Bencao Shiyi".

The efficacy and function of bamboo bees

Clears away heat and resolves phlegm, calms convulsions. Treats infantile convulsions, mouth sores, and sore throat.

① "Luchuan Materia Medica": "It can dispel wind and resolve phlegm, promote qi and reduce swelling, treat wind-phlegm blocking the orifices, asthma and abdominal distension, edema caused by wind and water, and acute fright in children."

② "Guangxi Chinese Medicine Records": "It clears away heat, purges fire, and dispels wind. It can treat tooth ulcers, mouth sores, sore throat, and infantile convulsions."

Nutritional value of bamboo bees

Food of the Jino people in Xishuangbanna

Bamboo maggots are rich in nutrients such as protein, amino acids, fatty acids, mineral elements, vitamins, etc. The protein content can reach 30%~40%, the amino acid content is 29.90%, the crude fat content is 60.42%, and the unsaturated fatty acid content is 55.9%, which is rich in nutrition.

Bamboo maggots can be eaten after being stir-fried or deep-fried until crispy. They are nutritious, delicious and fragrant, with a creamy taste, making them the first choice for accompanying wine.

Medicinal value of bamboo bees

Sweet, sour and cold in nature.

Function: Clears away heat, purges fire, and dispels wind. Used for tooth {worms}, mouth sores, sore throat, and infantile convulsions.

Dosage: 2 to 4 pieces.

Side Effects of Bamboo Bee

Side effects are caused by poor drug selectivity and are inherent in the drug itself. Whether it is a prescription drug or an over-the-counter drug, it should be used under the guidance of a doctor or pharmacist. If you feel uncomfortable while taking the drug, you must stop taking it in time and consult a doctor or pharmacist to avoid unnecessary damage.

Taboos of using bamboo bees

Please note that it is forbidden for those with deficiency of cold and no fire.