The efficacy and function of black carp

When it comes to black carp, we are all familiar with it. Black carp is not only edible but also has very high medicinal effects. Eating black carp regularly can have very good health-preserving and health-care effects.

[Other names] Copper green, mackerel, black mackerel, green stick, black carp, snail green

[Source] Mylopharyngodon piceus (Rich.), Cyprinidae , Cypriniformes, its gallbladder is used as medicine.

[Habitat distribution] Plain areas south of the Yangtze River, less common in North China.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, cold.

【Functions and indications】It is mainly used to treat red and swollen eyes, throat congestion, tonsillitis, and the treatment of malignant ulcers and white baldness.

[Usage and Dosage] 0.5-1 qian, decocted in water or applied externally.

[Additional prescription] To treat red, swollen and painful eyes and trachoma: Grind up herring bile, borax, borneol and coptis chinensis into a powder and apply to the eyes.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

[Source] Annotations to the Classic of Materia Medica

Above we introduced what black carp is and understood the effects and functions of black carp. Black carp can improve our immunity. Black carp also has a therapeutic effect in health care and has many benefits to our body.