Cicada, also known as cicada slough, is mainly used to treat exogenous wind-heat, hoarseness and cough, measles, rubella itching, convulsion, conjunctival congestion, furuncle, toxic swelling and tetanus.

Toad skin is pungent, cold and poisonous. Has the effects of detoxicating, anticancer, anti-inflammatory and detumescence. Is suitable for treating rectal cancer, colon cancer, lymphosarcoma and inflammatory abscess.