The efficacy and function of sheep marrow

In today's society, health preservation seems to be an eternal topic. Nowadays, many people like to use some Chinese medicinal materials to regulate their bodies, because these medicinal materials are natural and pollution-free. Here we will introduce to you the medicinal material sheep marrow.

[Source] The bone marrow or spinal cord of goats or sheep of the Bovine family.

【Original form】For details about the animal form, please refer to the entry for "mutton".

【Nature and flavor】 "Bielu": "sweet, warm, non-toxic."

【Functions and indications】Nourishes yin and replenishes marrow, moisturizes the lungs and nourishes the skin. It is used to treat weakness, pulmonary atrophy, bone steaming, cough, thirst, withered skin and hair, carbuncle, sore, red eyes, and eye opacity.

[Usage and Dosage] For internal use: boil into paste or cook. For external use: apply or compress.

[Additional prescription] ① Treating consumptive low back pain, cough, pulmonary emphysema and bone steaming: 5 liang of cooked sheep fat, 5 liang of cooked sheep marrow, 5 liang of white sand honey (refined), 1 he of ginger juice, 5 he of raw Rehmannia juice. Add the above five ingredients, first fry with mutton fat until boiling, then add sheep marrow and bring to a boil again, then add honey, Rehmannia root and ginger juice, stirring constantly, simmer on low heat for several boils until it becomes a paste. Take one spoonful of this medicine with warm wine on an empty stomach every day. It can be made into soup or porridge. (Sheep honey paste from "Essentials of Food and Drink")

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Ming Yi Bie Lu"

Through the detailed introduction of sheep marrow in this article, we can learn about the related functions and eating methods of sheep marrow. The value of sheep marrow can be seen from its efficacy, which fully reflects the importance of sheep marrow.