The efficacy and function of goldfish

We know that there are many kinds of Chinese medicinal materials, and goldfish is one of them. In order for goldfish to play a correct and scientific role, it is necessary to master the method of eating it, because different medicinal materials have their own unique nutrition and efficacy. Let’s study it below.

[Alias] Cinnabar fish (Compendium of Materia Medica).

[Source] The meat or whole body of goldfish , a member of the Cyprinidae family.

[Original form] It is a variant of crucian carp. There are many types and the morphologies vary greatly. There are two body types: long and short, and the body colors include gray, orange-red, black, white, purple, blue, spotted, and mottled. The head is relatively large, and there are various types such as flat head, lion head, goose head and pompom head. Except for the flat head, most of the heads have strawberry-shaped tumors. The eyes are bulging and the eyeballs are bulging. According to their shapes, they can be divided into dragon eyes, eyes facing the sky, bubble eyes, frog heads, etc. In addition to normal scales, there are also transparent scales and pearl scales. The transparent scales look like a piece of glass. The pearl scales have dark edges and light and convex centers, just like inlaid pearls. There may or may not be a dorsal fin; there may be a single or double anal fin; there may be a single or double caudal fin; the double caudal fins may be divided into three lobes or four lobes, all of which are large and spread out.

[Habitat distribution] It is raised in most parts of my country.

[Chemical composition] Carotenoids are generally found in all parts of the body. The carotenoids contained in the skin are mainly lutein and astaxanthin; it also contains ketone lutein, 4,4'-diketo-3-hydroxy-β-carotene, etc., all of which exist in ester form. The carotenoids in muscle are all free forms, mainly zeaxanthin and lutein. The carotenoids in the liver are also free, mainly zeaxanthin, β-carotene, and lutein. The carotenoids in eggs are mainly zeaxanthin and lutein, and also contain a small amount of ketocarotenoids such as 4-keto-4′-hydroxy-β-carotene, chanterellesaxanthin and astaxanthin.

[Nature and flavor] "Supplement to Compendium of Materia Medica": "It tastes bitter and slightly salty, and is slightly poisonous."

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat, promotes diuresis and detoxifies. Treat dropsy, jaundice and cough.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: mash into juice, cook or calcine and grind into powder.

[Additional prescription] ① For the treatment of madness, ascites, dropsy and jaundice: one red goldfish (take three goldfish), one or two large sugarcane pieces. Mash them together, squeeze out the juice and drink it, spit out the phlegm and the disease will heal. (Cihang Living Book)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

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

Through the detailed introduction of Chinese medicine goldfish in the above article, we know that goldfish has many functions and effects and is extremely beneficial to the body. So if you have related symptoms, you might as well give it a try.