The efficacy and function of caltrops

Tataricus is a medicinal material frequently used in traditional Chinese medicine and is often used to treat various diseases. Today I would like to share with you some information about Tataricus.

[Other name] Native pig bone (Sichuan Chinese Materia Medica).

[Source] The limb bones of the mustelid species, the badger .

【Original form】For the animal form, please refer to the entry for "貒肉".

[Habitat distribution] Produced in Sichuan.

[Properties] The limbs are short, with fur on both the front and back paws, long, curved, sharp, light yellow claws, and brown-black, thick and long fur. The forelimb bones consist of two sections, each about 11 cm long and 1.2 cm thick. The upper segment of the hind limb is about 12 cm long and 1.3 cm thick. The lower segment has small humerus, and the main bone is about 1.2 cm thick and slightly curved. The bones are not very heavy, the appearance is yellowish white, and the bone fat in the cross section is not too thick.

[Properties and flavors] "Sichuan Chinese Materia Medica": "Warm in nature, pungent and sour in taste, non-toxic."

【Functions and indications】 ① "Compendium of Materia Medica for Dietary Therapy": "It is used to treat cough caused by shortness of breath. Mix three doses of roasted powder with wine and take twice a day."

[Usage and Dosage] For internal use: soak in wine or roast until yellow and grind into powder.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Dietary Therapy Materia Medica"

Based on the above summary, Tataricus still has certain pharmacological effects. What needs to be noted is that Tataricus should be consumed according to one's actual situation and not in excess.