Cicada Shell | Traditional Herbal Medicines
Cicada Shell, known as Thuyền thoái, is used to soothe sore throat and hoarseness, help relieve itchy skin eruptions, support red or irritated eyes.
Cicadidae is not a plant family, but an insect family. In TCM, cicada slough is used to dispel wind, clear heat, and soothe throat or skin discomfort.