The efficacy and function of cattle hoof

Many people are not very clear about the efficacy and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine ox hoof. Let’s take a look below.

[Source] The hoof of cattle or buffalo .

[Nature and flavor] "Compendium of Materia Medica": "Ox head hoof, cool."

【Function and indication】 ① "Bie Lu": "Cow's hoof can treat women's metrorrhagia and vaginal discharge."

[Additional prescription] Treats edema due to water retention, abdominal distension, and scanty and difficult urination: Take a buffalo hoof, wash it with hot water and remove the hair, cook it overnight as for food, and make a soup with the juice. Cut the hoof and eat it on an empty stomach. (Food and Medicine Mirror)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Ming Yi Bie Lu"

The above only introduces some of the functions and effects of cow hooves. In fact, it has other effects, which I will not introduce here one by one. If you are interested, you can take a look at the effects and matters recorded in medical books.