The efficacy and function of carp

Carp eyes are a common medicinal material in traditional Chinese medicine. So what are the health benefits of carp eyes? In what aspects of daily life is carp eyes widely used? Let's take a brief look at carp eyes.

[Alias] Carp eyes (Compendium of Materia Medica for Dietary Therapy).

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

[Chemical composition] Carp eyes contain 0.44 mg% of vitamin C, which is generally higher in spring and summer than in autumn and winter. Carp is a freshwater fish, and its omentum contains almost only vitamin A2 (marine fish contains only A1 but no A2).

【Functions and indications】 "Compendium of Materia Medica for Diet Therapy": "For patients with stab wounds in the flesh and edema and pain caused by stroke, burn the eyes of a carp until they are ashes, and put them into the wound until the juice comes out."

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Supplement to Compendium of Materia Medica".

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