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Source of validity: Traditional
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Praying mantis (often referred to as Mantidis ootheca, the egg case of the mantis) has been used in some traditional medicine systems, particularly in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In TCM, the mantis egg case is called "Sang Piao Xiao" and is primarily used to address urinary disorders, nocturnal emissions, enuresis, and some reproductive issues. There are occasional references in folk medicine to the use of mantis-derived preparations for promoting healing after various injuries, but there is scant and indirect mention of its use for bites and stings specifically. Most references come from anecdotal records or isolated local traditions rather than robust documentation in medical classics. There is no modern scientific research validating the efficacy or safety of praying mantis or its egg cases for treating bites or stings. No studies have been identified to support anti-venom, anti-inflammatory, or wound-healing properties relevant to envenomation or insect bites in humans. As such, while there may be limited traditional use for skin ailments or general injuries, the evidence supporting praying mantis for bites and stings is weak, indirect, and not substantiated by clinical or pharmacological data.

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