Mantis egg-case

Overview

Aliases

Sangxiao, Tanglangzi, Lainiaolang, Yingpiaoxiao, Ruanpiaoxiao, Duanpiaoxiao

Nature and Flavor

Neutral; Sweet, Salty

What's Inside

Ingredients

Contains proteins and fats, etc.; on the protein membrane attached to the egg capsule are crystals of calcium citrate (hexahydrate), and the yolk spheres contain glycoprotein and lipoprotein.

Therapeutic Effects

Mantis Egg-case contains calcium carbonate, shell keratin, mucilage and small amounts of sodium chloride, calcium phosphate, magnesium, etc.; it has anti-frequent-urination and astringent effects, and its phospholipids can alleviate atherosclerosis, promote red blood cell development and the synthesis of other cell membranes.

Precautions

No precautions information available

NOTE: THE INFORMATION PROVIDE IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES
ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED AS MEDICAL ADVICE.