The efficacy and function of horsehair

Horse hair, as a traditional Chinese medicine, provides us with a variety of nutrients. It can also solve some diseases encountered by the body, so it is deeply loved by people. Let’s take a look at the nutrients and benefits of horse hair.

[Other names] Horse hair bun (Bielu), horse yak (Qianjin Fang).

[Source] The mane or tail hair of the horse , an equine animal.

【Toxicity】 "Compendium of Materia Medica": "Toxic."

【Functions and indications】 Treats metrorrhagia, leucorrhea, sores and carbuncles in women.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral administration: in the form of pills or powder. For external use: burn the ashes and grind into powder for application.

[Additional prescription] ① Treating leukorrhea: 2 liang of white yak, 4 liang of tortoise shell, 18 zhu of turtle shell, and 1 liang and 18 zhu of oyster. The above four ingredients are mixed with sieve, and taken with wine on an empty stomach, one inch in diameter, three times a day, increasing the dosage to one and a half teaspoons. (Baima Yak Powder from Qianjin Fang)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Rihuazi Materia Medica"

Through the introduction of the above content, we can understand that horse mane plays a very important role in treating some diseases. The consumption of Chinese medicinal horsehair should also be determined according to one's physical condition. Remember not to take the medicine blindly.