Benefits of eating cockroach

Cockroaches are eaten in some cultures for their health benefits, which include: 

• Protein: Cockroaches are high in protein and amino acids. 
• Detoxifying properties: Cockroaches are said to have detoxifying properties. 
• Diuretic: Cockroaches are said to have diuretic properties.
• Sore throat relief: Cockroaches are said to relieve sore throats.
• Tonsillitis relief: Cockroaches are said to relieve tonsillitis. 
• Liver cirrhosis relief: Cockroaches are said to relieve liver cirrhosis. 
• Fluid build-up relief: Cockroaches are said to relieve fluid build-up. 
• Traditional Chinese Medicine: Cockroaches are an ingredient in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
• Gastric and oral ulcers: Extracts of active ingredients from cockroaches are used to treat gastric and oral ulcers. 

Cockroaches are also used for 

• medical purposes
• Animal feed
• Getting rid of food waste.
• Delicacy
• Cockroach kebab, a traditional Chinese food. 

Cockroaches are eaten in many countries, including Vietnam, Thailand, and Mexico.