The efficacy and function of bear bile

Bear bile is a very common traditional Chinese medicine. Although it is very common, it has many magical effects. Let’s take a look at it below.

[Other names] Dog bear gall, black bear gall

[Source] Dried bile in the gallbladder of the black bear Selenarctos thibetanus (G. Cuvier), the horse bear Ursus arctos lasiotus Gray or the brown bear Ursus arctos L.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, cold.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies, improves eyesight and stops convulsions. It is used for children's heat-induced convulsions, epilepsy, convulsions, and jaundice; it can be used externally to treat carbuncles, hemorrhoids, and red and cloudy eyes.

[Usage and Dosage] 0.5-2 fen, mostly taken in pills or powders; for external use, grind into powder and apply to the affected area or dissolve in water and then drop into eyes or apply externally.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 "Medicine Properties"

This article introduces to us what bear bile is. We know that bear bile has a very high medicinal effect, but we must remind everyone that bear bile is generally not to be eaten indiscriminately, otherwise it will cause serious consequences. I hope everyone will treat it with caution.