As you probably can guess, any insect with a name like blister beetle is not an insect to approach with a casual attitude. Blister beetles use a chemical called cantharidin for defense. Instead of ...
We also have made notable progress in removing unapproved, compounded cantharidin distributed by Dormer Laboratories from the U.S. market following our litigation settlement with Dormer.
The third medic prescribed bloodletting and a vesicant (a patch made from cantharidin, causing blisters). Thankfully, neither cure was actually tried. Chopin did follow instructions to stay in bed, ...