1. When the mature nymph of the grasshopper changes into an adult, the shell that emerges and sheds is called cicada slough, also known as "cicada slough" or "cicada skin". Its main components include chitin and protein, which are important. traditional Chinese medicine.

2. The skin of cicada is called cicada slough, which is rich in chitin. Chitin has no repulsive force on cells, has the effect of repairing cells, and can alleviate allergic skin. Japanese research has confirmed that chitin has antioxidant properties. It has the ability to activate cells, prevent cell aging and promote cell regeneration. Chitin also contains highly effective moisturizing ingredients, and its beta glucan can also effectively moisturize the skin. Extended information

Experts remind: Citizens should not easily pick and eat cicada shells in summer.

The shed shells are called cicada shells. They are a common Chinese medicinal material that can evacuate wind and heat. . Every year in early July, cicada larvae begin to molt into adults, and this process continues until the end of July. Since cicadas cannot be cultivated artificially, cicada sloughs can only be picked manually in the wild, so July is the best time to pick cicada sloughs manually.

Mr. Zhao, a citizen who lives in Hongjiaozhou, discovered that whenever night falls, there are always people holding flashlights around the woods and bamboo forests near the Yuzhouwan Wetland Park. Mr. Zhao inquired and learned that they were looking for cicadas at night.

At 7 pm on July 10, 2017, the reporter came to Yuzhouwan Wetland Park, near the bamboo forest, and heard the endless chirping of cicadas. The reporter saw from a distance that a group of people holding flashlights formed teams in twos and threes and were looking for cicadas. Mr. Zhou, a citizen who participated in picking cicada sloughs, told reporters that eating cicada sloughs in summer can prevent heat stroke.

Traditional Chinese medicine expert Chen Shangjian told reporters that the quoted price of cicada slough in the medicinal material market in 2017 was 150 yuan/kg, while in 2010 it was only 50 yuan/kg. "There are fewer and fewer cicadas in the wild. The increase in the price of cicada sloughs in recent years is mainly related to the weather. Heavy rains have greatly reduced the number of cicada larvae unearthed, and drought will cause the larvae to be unable to climb out of the ground." Chen Shangjian said.

"Nanchang has been very humid recently. If the cicada sloughs are not picked in time, they will easily rot and become moldy. They may cause discomfort after consumption and even lead to food poisoning." Chen Shangjian reminded the public that not everyone is suitable for eating cicada sloughs and should not take it lightly. Pick and eat on your own. Baidu Encyclopedia-Cicada

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