The efficacy and function of chicken feathers

Chicken feathers can not only supplement the body's nutritional elements, but also help regulate the body's various functions. They also have high medicinal value. Today, I will take you to learn about chicken feathers.

[Other names] Chicken feathers (Zuohoufang), chicken feathers (Compendium of Materia Medica).

[Source] The wing feathers of the domestic chicken, a member of the Phasianidae family .

【Original form】For animal form, please refer to the "chicken" entry.

【Functions and indications】Removing blood stasis and relieving swelling. Treats blood stasis, incontinence, carbuncle, swelling of the genitals, and bone choking.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral administration: burn the ashes and grind into powder, 1 to 3 fen. For external use: burn the ashes and grind into powder for application.

[Additional prescription] ①To treat unconscious enuresis during nap: burn red chicken wings into powder, take three pinches with wine, three times a day. (Behind the Elbow)

[Clinical Application] Treatment of skin diseases: Use white chicken feathers to make an injection solution - "Kangminling", and perform deep muscle injection. Adults take 2 ml three times a day; children under 15 years old take 2 ml once a day; children should reduce the dosage accordingly. 75 cases of skin pruritus, 14 cases of urticaria, 8 cases of neurodermatitis, 4 cases of facial tinea, 4 cases of eczema, 3 cases of hand tinea, 1 case each of impetigo, ringworm, lacquer allergy and allergic erythema were treated. As a result, 81 cases (72%) were cured in the short term and 20 cases (19%) showed significant improvement. Generally, the itching will be relieved and the papules will gradually disappear after using the medicine twice. No side effects were observed during the treatment. Some patients complained of local pain, which disappeared within 1 to 2 days.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

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

Nowadays, people's life pressure is constantly increasing, which makes our bodies often in a state of fatigue. Chicken feathers, as a traditional Chinese medicine, have a certain regulating effect on the body. I hope it will be helpful to everyone.