Blister Beetle is the dried body of Mylabris phalerate Pallas or Mylabris cichorii Linnaeus (Fam. Meloidae).

Action: To eiminate blood stasis and masses, to induce blisters and to cauterizeulcers.

Indications: Mass in the abdomen, cancer, chronic tinea, scrofula, vegetation, abscess difficult to burst, malignant sore and slough.

Usage: Decocted after processing or used for making pills or powders; for external use, appropriate quantity to be ground into powder or steeped into wine or vinegar or preparing for ointment for topical application in limited areas.

Precaution: Very toxic. Be cautious for oral administration. Contraindicated in pregnancy .