The correct method of boiling water for cicada molt is to sieve the cicada molt to remove impurities and then put it into a pot to boil water, and then take it when the water temperature is suitable after boiling. However, the effect of cicada metamorphosis boiling water is limited, generally not up to the therapeutic effect.
Cicada metamorphosis, its flavor is sweet, salty, cool nature; belongs to the lung, liver meridian. It has the effect of dispersing wind-heat, facilitating pharyngeal opening, transmitting rashes, brightening eyes and reducing cataracts (improving vision and blurring of vision), calming wind and stopping spasms (calming wind and relieving spasms).
Cicada metamorphosis is mainly used for treating wind-heat colds, the first signs of warm diseases, sore throat and hoarseness (mute voice, unable to make a sound), impenetrable measles, itchy rubella, acute and chronic convulsions (pediatric diseases with dizziness, convulsions, and convulsions as the main manifestations), tetanus, etc..
It should be noted that pregnant women should use Cicada Shell with caution. The adverse reactions and contraindications of Cicada Shell are not clear.
If there is any discomfort after drinking water boiled with cicada molting, it is recommended to stop using it and seek medical attention promptly.