Evidence supporting the use of: Mantis Egg Case
For the body system: Bladder

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Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Mantis Egg Case (Sang Piao Xiao) has a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), where it is commonly prescribed to support the Bladder body system. In TCM, it is believed to "secure the essence" and is used in formulas that address issues such as frequent urination, enuresis (bedwetting), and urinary incontinence, especially in children and the elderly. This usage is based on centuries of empirical practice rather than modern scientific validation.

There is a lack of high-quality clinical trials or scientific studies specifically investigating the effects of Mantis Egg Case on bladder function in humans. The traditional rationale is rooted in the energetic and diagnostic framework of TCM, which does not directly correspond to modern biomedical concepts. Therefore, while its use is well-documented in TCM literature and pharmacopoeias, scientific evidence to confirm its physiological effects on the bladder or urinary tract is minimal or absent. Most support comes from case reports, anecdotal data, and traditional texts rather than peer-reviewed research. As such, its use for the bladder is best considered "traditional" with limited modern evidence.

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Other body systems supported by Mantis Egg Case

Bladder
Female Reproductive System
Kidneys
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Urinary System

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