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The dried ootheca of Tenodera sinensis, Statilia maculata, or Hierodula patellifera (Mantidae). Enters the Liver and Kidney channels. Sweet, salty, and neutral, it secures essence, reduces urination, and supplements the Kidney to assist yang. An animal-derived product commonly used for enuresis and spermatorrhea.
固精缩尿
煎服或研末服
Reference range for non-pregnant adults. Not a personalized prescription. Pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric use require specialist supervision.
Protective guidance only — when to avoid or use with caution. This block deliberately omits pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric dosing: any such use must be managed by a qualified TCM practitioner or appropriate specialist.
阴虚火旺、膀胱湿热者不宜。
动物来源产品（螳螂卵鞘）。蒸制可杀灭虫卵，确保安全使用。
味咸，平。主伤中，疝瘕，阴痿，益精生子。
上品
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author = {{Bencaodian Editorial}},
title = {Sāng Piāo Xiāo 桑螵蛸 (Mantis Egg Case) — Mantidis Ootheca},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {Bencao Dian: A Bilingual Knowledge Graph of Traditional Chinese Medicine},
url = {https://bencaodian.org/en/herbs/sang-piao-xiao},
urldate = {2026-04-16},
note = {CC BY-SA 4.0}
}© Bencaodian Editorial · Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
桑螵蛸含丰富蛋白质与脂质，传统认为其固精缩尿机制与补肾收涩相关，现代研究有限。
Sang piao xiao contains protein and lipids; the essence-securing and urination-reducing mechanism is traditionally linked to Kidney supplementation and astringency. Modern research is limited.
《中国药典》收载桑螵蛸，以蛋白质等为质量控制指标。
Listed in Chinese Pharmacopoeia with protein content as quality control marker.
This section is provided for academic reference only and does not constitute medical advice.