Tabanus bivittatus (Mangchong)

Distribution:
Found in all China. Main production areas are Qin Ling mountain areas of the south western part Shaanxi and  also Jiangsu. Production of Qin Ling is about 60% of all the production of China.  The small meng chong is mainly produced in Inner Mongolia, Shanxi area which produce a smaller amount. Other provinces like Guangxi, Sichuan, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Hunan, Hubei, Shanxi, Henan, Liaoning also produce meng chong.

Properties (characteristics):
Bitter, slightly cold, toxic.

Channels (meridians) entered:
Liver.

Medical functions:
In animal studies it proves that the decoction of meng chong can improve the volume of blood circulation in blood vessels, and can increase the contraction of the heart of frogs in vitro. It can protect the heart from damage of lack of oxygen caused by the posterior pituitary function. It can protect the tissues from lack of oxygen.

Inhibiting immune system effect
Facilitated fibrinolysis effect
Lowering thyroxine (T4) effect

Actions & Indications:
For treatment of blood stasis, amenorrhea, tumors of the uterus, Ovarian Cyst, Endometriosis, Hyperplasia of Mammary Glands, chronic inflammation of the pelvic area, physical injuries,
 
Dosage:
0.3 to 3 g.

Cautions:
Not to use during pregnancy and also heavy bleeding during menses.