Qié Kē Chóng
Aliases：Yě Qié Kē Nèi Chóng (literally "Wild Eggplant‑Stem Inner Worm"). (This is an alternative name for Qié Kē Chóng, i.e., the larva of an insect that lives in the stem of the eggplant.)
Qié Kē Chóng is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the larva of an insect that lives in the stem of the eggplant (Solanum melongena), a plant belonging to the family Solanaceae. It was first recorded in Bencao Gangmu Shiyi (A Supplement to the Compendium of Materia Medica).
Efficacy & Actions
Tonifies the Kidney.
Indications
Consumptive diseases in children (pediatric tuberculosis‑like deficiency conditions), and early‑stage boils.
Usage & Dosage
For oral administration: decoct in water, 6–10 larvae; or char to preserve the properties and grind into powder. For topical application: char to preserve the properties, grind into powder, and sprinkle on the affected area.
Selected Formulas
For childhood consumptive disease in both boys and girls (manifested as emaciation, dry withered hair and skin, and mild fever) (Liu Yuyi Jingyan Fang) Take several dozen insects found inside wild eggplant stalks, secretly mix them into food, and have the patient eat it several times.
Medicinal Parts
It is the larva of an insect that lives in the stem of the eggplant (Solanum melongena), a plant belonging to the family Solanaceae.
Selection & Storage
Store in a cool, dry place, protected from moisture and insects.
