Jiang Can - Ver à soie - Bombyx Batryticatus

Le Jiang Can (ver à soie) est un médicament neutre, salé et âcre de la médecine traditionnelle chinoise (MTC) connu pour éteindre le vent, soulager les spasmes et disperser les mucosités. Il est fabriqué à partir de la larve séchée du Bombyx mori qui ont été infectés par un champignon spécifique (Beauveria bassiana), ce qui renforce son pouvoir thérapeutique. Le Jiang Can est très apprécié pour traiter les convulsions, les spasmes, les maux de tête tenaces, la perte de voix et les nodules causés par le flegme et la chaleur. Il est également utilisé pour soulager les démangeaisons, les gonflements et les douleurs liées aux affections cutanées dues à la chaleur du vent ou aux maux de gorge.
Fonctions et avantages
Extinguishes Wind and Relieves SpasmsCalms tremors, seizures, and convulsions caused by Liver wind or febrile illness.
Dispels Wind-Heat and Relieves PainReduces swelling, sore throat, and itching from wind-heat invasion.
Transforms Phlegm and Softens HardnessDissolves nodules, scrofula, and phlegm masses.
Opens the Channels and Improves MobilityHelps relieve joint stiffness and obstruction caused by wind-phlegm.
Indications (Who Can Benefit from It?)✔ Individuals with tremors, spasms, or seizure-like symptoms from internal wind.✔ People with stubborn sore throat, swollen glands, or hoarseness.✔ Those with nodules or lumps caused by phlegm-heat.✔ Patients with chronic joint stiffness or movement restriction.
Tongue & Pulse Diagnosis in TCMTongue: Red or normal with thin yellow or greasy coating, indicating wind-heat or phlegm-heat.Pulse: Wiry, slippery, or rapid, reflecting wind and phlegm patterns.
Related TCM PatternsLiver Wind Stirring Internally – Causes tremors, spasms, and dizziness.Phlegm-Heat Obstructing the Channels – Produces nodules and swelling.Wind-Heat Invasion – Leads to sore throat, itching, and swelling.
Clinical Applications (For Reference Only)Tremors and Convulsions – Calms internal wind from heat or Liver imbalance.Sore Throat and Loss of Voice – Reduces swelling and clears heat.Phlegm Nodules – Softens and dissolves hard masses in the neck and glands.Joint Stiffness – Relieves obstruction from wind-phlegm.
Common Herbal Formulas with Jiang CanOften combined with Tian Ma and Gou Teng for tremors, or with Ban Xia and Xia Ku Cao for phlegm nodules.
Precautions & ContraindicationsAvoid in cases of blood deficiency without wind or heat signs.Not suitable during pregnancy.Use with caution in individuals with weak digestion.
Lifestyle & Dietary Recommendations✔ Maintain a balanced diet with foods that reduce phlegm, such as radish and mung beans.✔ Avoid excessive consumption of greasy, fried, or dairy-heavy foods that produce phlegm.✔ Engage in gentle stretching to improve circulation and mobility.✔ Keep the neck and joints warm to prevent wind invasion.
ConclusionJiang Can (Silkworm) is a neutral, wind-extinguishing and phlegm-transforming medicinal in TCM that calms spasms, relieves swelling, and softens nodules. It is especially useful for tremors, sore throat, and phlegm-related lumps.