The theory of medicinal properties by Zhenguan in Sui and Tang Dynasties records: "Its molting, with horns on its head, such as a crown, is called cicada flower, which is a good product. Sweet and cold, nontoxic. Master hangs himself, twitches, epilepsy, and palpitations at night. "

You can't eat more than two marigolds. Suggest making soup. Be sure to cook for at least 20 minutes. Cicada is cold and not suitable for patients with deficiency-cold constitution.

Not everyone is suitable for the golden cicada, which is a three-point poison. People who want to eat golden cicada should consult a doctor first.

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Growth of cicada: Cicada lays eggs on branches, which leads to the death of branches. After a certain period of time, the eggs hatch into cicada nymphs, which move underground for a period of time and feed on the juice of plant roots. Cicada nymphs usually have to live underground for several years before they can climb out of the ground to a higher position and emerge into cicada adults.

Formation of cicada flower: cicada nymph was infected and parasitized by Paecilomyces cicadae spores before emergence. When the living conditions are suitable, hyphae begin to grow in large numbers and absorb the nutrition of the worms. After a certain period of time, cicada nymphs will die, and finally the insect's body is completely occupied by hyphae, leaving only an empty shell.

When the climate is suitable, Paecilomyces cicadae changes from vegetative stage to reproductive stage, and gradually produces cicada fruiting body from the top of the whole mycelium. When the fruiting body matures, a large amount of spore powder grows on the surface, and the ground shape of Paecilomyces cicadae is often flower-shaped, so it is named cicada flower.

References:

Baidu encyclopedia-golden cicada flower

Baidu encyclopedia-cicada flower (traditional Chinese medicine)