According to the physical and chemical analysis of China Institute of Food Nutrition, it is found that per 100g, golden cicada larvae are rich in protein 72g, fat 15g and ash1.8g; ; In addition, it also contains calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamins and trace elements necessary for human body. According to scientific analysis, golden cicada is rich in amino acids, protein and trace elements, among which essential amino acids account for 46.63% of the total amino acids. It has an excellent auxiliary therapeutic effect on promoting growth and development, supplementing the consumption of body metabolism, and rehabilitating patients with physical weakness.

Supplement: Cicada is also a commonly used Chinese herbal medicine in China. According to Pharmacology of China, cicada is beneficial to strengthening yang, relieving cough and promoting fluid production, protecting lung and kidney, resisting bacteria and lowering blood pressure, treating alopecia and inhibiting cancer. Cicada, also known as cicada slough, is an important traditional Chinese medicine for clearing away heat and toxic materials. It is often used to treat exogenous wind-heat, hoarseness and cough, sore throat, tetanus, epilepsy in children, night crying and so on.