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| has gloss | eng: Sang piao xiao or Sangpiaoxiao (Chinese: 桑螵蛸 , sometimes called Mantis Cradle or "Ootheca Mantidis" in English) is a Pinyin transliteration referring to the oothecae, or egg case, of the praying mantis as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine. A formula based on this ingredient is known as sang piao xiao san (or sangpiaoxiao san) and is also known as "mantis formula" in English. |
| lexicalization | eng: sang piao xiao |
| lexicalization | eng: Sangpiaoxiao |
| instance of | c/Chinese words and phrases |
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| media:img | Mantis egg 2005 Spring 001.jpg |
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