The efficacy and function of snakehead fish

Do you know what snakehead fish is? It is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine. There are many records about it in ancient medical books. Snakehead fish has many medicinal values ​​and can be used to treat some discomfort symptoms in our body. Let us learn about the effects and functions of snakehead fish in detail.

[Other names] Li fish, catfish (Ben Jing), wasp (Shuowen), carp, mullet (Guangya), black snakehead (Bencao Tujing), black snakehead, snakehead (Piya), black carp (Bencao Yanyi), black fish (Riyong Bencao), mullet (Diannan Bencao), black matchhead fish (Yilin Jiyao), snakeskin fish (Yilin Zuanyao), black stick, live head (Zhongguo Fauna Atlas·Fish).

[Source] The meat or whole body of the Channa argus , a member of the Channidae family.

[Original form] Channa argus (Yilin Jiyao)

[Habitat distribution] It is widely distributed and can be found in rivers, lakes and swamps in most parts of my country.

[Chemical composition] Every 100 grams of edible part contains 78 grams of water, 19.8 grams of protein, 1.4 grams of fat, 1.2 grams of ash, 57 milligrams of calcium, 163 milligrams of phosphorus, 0.5 milligrams of iron, 0.03 milligrams of thiamine, 0.25 milligrams of riboflavin, and 2.8 milligrams of niacin. 100 mg of histidine was isolated from 1 kg of its muscle, and it was also proven to contain 3-methylhistidine.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, cold.

【Meridian】 "Compendium of Materia Medica": "Enter the hand, foot Taiyin, and Yangming meridians."

【Functions and indications】Nourishes the spleen and promotes diuresis. Treat edema, dampness, athlete's foot, hemorrhoids, and scabies.

[Usage and Dosage] For internal use: cook or roast over fire.

[Additional prescription] ① To treat swelling: Cook snakehead fish with red beans. (Tao Hongjing)

【Discussions by various scholars】 "Compendium of Materia Medica": "Liyu: It is an essential medicine for benefiting the spleen and removing water. When the upper part is empty, water overflows; when the upper part is strong, water clears itself. All medicines for treating edema are either specialized in benefiting water or specialized in tonifying the spleen, and their properties are different. Only Liyu can guide the horizontal flow, replenish its deficiency, and use both tonification and purgation. Therefore, it is mainly used for removing large amounts of water, dampness and arthritis, and edema of the face. The five types of hemorrhoids are caused by dampness and heat, and the dampness and heat will be removed when the water is removed." "Meng Shen mainly treats urination and defecation, and makes minced meat for people with beriberi and wind. Su Song mainly treats water vapor during pregnancy, and takes its functions of removing dampness, removing water, and benefiting the spleen."

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Shennong's Herbal Classic".

I believe that through the detailed introduction of snakehead fish in this article, everyone can understand the efficacy and medicinal properties of snakehead fish. I hope this helps you all.