What is another word for Cantharides?
Pronunciation: [kˈanθɑːɹˌa͡ɪdz] (IPA) 
Cantharides are a type of beetle that is commonly used in traditional medicine for its medicinal properties. It is also known by various other names including Spanish fly, blister beetle, and Lytta vesicatoria. These synonyms for cantharides refer to the same insect that is typically harvested for the vesicant compound called cantharidin found in its body fluid. This compound is known to cause blistering and irritation when applied topically and is used in the treatment of warts, psoriasis, and other skin conditions. While cantharides are believed to have aphrodisiac properties, the use of this substance is mostly banned due to its potentially harmful effects.
