The efficacy and function of carp gall

Many people know that carp bile has unique therapeutic effects on some diseases. In fact, the magical effects of carp bile are far more than that. The following will tell you in detail about the effects of carp bile.

[Source] The gallbladder of the carp, a member of the Cyprinidae family.

[Chemical composition] In addition to the bile acids, bile pigments, lipids, etc. that are commonly found in bile, it also contains cyprinidol; it has also been proven that in carp, cholesterol can be converted into cyprinidol. It also contains allochenodeoxycholic acid.

【Nature and flavor】 ①《Ben Jing》: "bitter, cold."

【Meridian】 ① "Ben Cao Jing Shu": "goes to Jueyin meridian."

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat, improves eyesight, disperses cataracts and reduces swelling. Treats red, swollen and painful eyes, amblyopia, sore throat and throat congestion.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral administration: mix with medicine and make into pills. For external use: apply the juice.

【Note】 "Medicinal Properties": "Shuqi is used as the messenger."

[Additional prescription] ① Treating eye bleeding, red veins and pain: five carp gallbladders, half a liang of Coptis chinensis (remove the whiskers and pound into powder). Take the above two ingredients, mix with bile and coptis powder, put into a porcelain container, steam once on rice, take out, if dry, add a little honey and mix it into a paste. Apply to the canthus of the eyes five to seven times a day. (Fish gallbladder eye ointment from Shengji Zonglu)

[Explanations by various scholars] "Compendium of Materia Medica" states: "All gallbladders are bitter and cold, and they move to the Jueyin meridian. Therefore, carp gallbladder is also good for improving eyesight and treating eye heat, redness, pain, and amblyopia."

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From Shennong's Herbal Classic

After reading the above detailed introduction to the effects and functions of carp bile, I believe many friends have already known the benefits of carp bile. It can be seen that carp bile is very beneficial to our human body. If you need it, you might as well give it a try.