White Cabbage White Butterfly, a name in traditional Chinese medicine. Refers to the entire adult body of the white cabbage white butterfly (Pieris rapae (Linnaeus)), a member of the Pieridae family. It has the effects of reducing swelling and relieving pain. It is primarily used to treat contusions and bruises.
White Cabbage White Butterfly
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White Cabbage White Butterfly, a name in traditional Chinese medicine. Refers to the entire adult body of the white cabbage white butterfly (Pieris rapae (Linnaeus)), a member of the Pieridae family. It has the effects of reducing swelling and relieving pain. It is primarily used to treat contusions and bruises.
Chinese Name : 白粉蝶
Aliases : White Butterfly, Cabbage White, Cabbage White Butterfly
Nature, Flavor & Meridian Tropism : Bitter in taste, cold in nature; enters the Heart meridian
Benefits & Efficacy
Benefits
Reduces swelling and relieves pain.
Indications
Traumatic injuries.
Usage and Dosage
External use: Apply an appropriate amount, pounded into a paste, or soaked in wine and applied topically.
Relevant Discussions
*Compendium of Medicinal Animals of China*: “It has the function of reducing swelling and relieving pain. It is primarily used to treat trauma and contusions.”
Processing & Preparation
Harvesting & Processing
Captured in summer; catch as needed. Alternatively, after capture, thread them onto a string and place in a well-ventilated area.
Botanical Information
Morphological Characteristics
Body length is approximately 18 mm; wingspan is 45–65 mm. The head is small; the compound eyes are blackish-brown, round, and protruding; the mouthparts are siphon-like; the labial palps are particularly well-developed; and the antennae are club-shaped.The thorax is black, covered with long gray hairs intermixed with long, fine white hairs. In females, the gray-black portion at the base of the wings accounts for nearly half the wing’s length, and the wing tips bear triangular black spots. In males, the gray-black area is confined to the wing base, and the gray-black portion at the wing tips is paler. Females generally have deeper and more distinct coloration than males. The legs are slender and long; the abdomen is small and slender, with a slightly pointed tip, and is densely covered with white scales.
Distribution Area
It is distributed throughout the country.
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