Zoological substancesAstringentMantidis Ootheca (salt-processed)

Yan Sang Piao Xiao (Salt-processed Mantis Egg-case)

鹽桑螵蛸 · Yan Sang Piao Xiao

Astringent herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Traditional functions: Secures essence and reduces urination, supplements kidney and assists yang; salt-processed form guides herb to kidney.

Quick Facts

Latin Name	Mantidis Ootheca (salt-processed)
Chinese Name & Pinyin	鹽桑螵蛸 · Yan Sang Piao Xiao
Medicinal Part	Zoological substances
Efficacy Category	Astringent
Botanical Origin	The dried egg-case of Tenodera sinensis Saussure, Statilia maculata (Thunberg), or Hierodula patellifera (Serville) (Mantidae).
Nature & Flavour	Sweet, Salty; Neutral
Channels Entered	Liver, Kidney

What Is Yan Sang Piao Xiao?

Yan Sang Piao Xiao (Salt-processed Mantis Egg-case) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Guangxi, Yunnan, Hubei, Hunan, Hebei, Liaoning.

Nature & Flavour: Sweet, Salty; Neutral
Channels Entered: Liver, Kidney

Yan Sang Piao Xiao: Materia Medica Profile

Identification & Quality Standard

Mantidis Ootheca (salt-processed)

Botanical Origin

The dried egg-case of Tenodera sinensis Saussure, Statilia maculata (Thunberg), or Hierodula patellifera (Serville) (Mantidae).

Production Regions

Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Guangxi, Yunnan, Hubei, Hunan, Hebei, Liaoning.

Quality Requirements

Superior medicinal material is large, yellowish, light, and tough.

Macroscopic Features

Short cylindrical or semi-elliptical, 6~10cm long, 1~2cm thick. Externally yellowish-brown or tan, with parallel transverse striations. Light, slightly tough; fractured surface is membranous, with many small chambers arranged in radial pattern, each containing a light yellowish egg. Faint fishy odor, taste slightly salty.

Traditional TCM Properties

Sweet, Salty; NeutralLiverKidney

Traditional Functions

Secures essence and reduces urination, supplements kidney and assists yang; salt-processed form guides herb to kidney.

How Yan Sang Piao Xiao Is Used in TCM

In the Chinese materia medica, Yan Sang Piao Xiao is classified among the Astringent herbs.

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Medical Disclaimer — This article is provided for educational purposes only and describes traditional Chinese medicine concepts. It is not medical advice, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a diagnosed condition.