The efficacy and function of cattle egret

The medicinal value of cattle egrets is beyond our imagination. They are very effective in treating some diseases. Cattle egrets contain many substances that are beneficial to the human body. Let’s take a look.

【English name】 bittern

[Other names] Yellow-headed heron, Ni heron, livestock heron, red-headed heron, livestock heron, red-headed official, cowherd

[Source] Medicinal material source: The meat of the cattle egret of the Ardeidae family.

[Original form] The cattle egret has mostly milky white body feathers, orange-yellow head, back, chin and throat, and darker head and neck feathers. The chin is almost completely white; there are demoiselles on the back and at the base of the front neck, the former extending backwards to the end of the tail feathers, and sometimes even beyond. In winter, all orange-yellow feathers fall off, leaving only a few orange-yellow feathers on the top of the head. The body feathers are pure white. The eyes and exposed part before the eyes are yellow; the mouth is the same. The tibia and tarsometatarsal angle are yellow, and the toes and claws are dark brown.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: It lives in plains and swamps, cultivated land at the foot of low mountains. Active in pairs or small groups. Resting on the treetop, in an "S" shape. It flies slowly and often rests on the backs of oxen or other livestock. Animal diet. The nest is built on tall trees near water. Each nest contains 3-5 eggs, and the egg shells are light green.

【Nature and flavor】 Salty; neutral

【Entry】 Lung; Spleen

【Functions and indications】 Tonifies Qi and replenishes deficiency; removes toxins and reduces swelling. The patient is weak and thin; carbuncle, swelling and ulcer

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 100-200g fresh meat, or roast and grind into powder.

[Discussions by various scholars] "Chinese Medicinal Animals": It has the effects of invigorating qi and detoxifying. It is mainly used to treat symptoms such as emaciation, sores and swelling.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the detailed introduction of the Chinese medicine cattle egret in the above article, we know that cattle egret has many functions and effects and is extremely beneficial to the body. So if you have related symptoms, you might as well give it a try.