Do you know what ambergris [picture] is? If you know, do you understand the effects and functions of ambergris [picture]? Ambergris [Picture] As a traditional medicinal material, what regulatory effects does it have on our body? We will analyze them one by one for you below. [Other names] Dragon's saliva, dragon's saliva, dragon's belly incense, whale's saliva incense [Source] Sperm whale (giant whale) Physeter catodon L.; Physeter macrocephalus L., family Cetacea, order Cetacea, the intestinal condensate of the sperm whale is used as medicine. [Habitat distribution] Distributed worldwide, living in warm ocean currents. [Properties] Ambergris is a gray or slightly black secretion produced in the intestines of whales. It has an unpleasant odor when taken out of the animal's body. Its specific gravity is less than that of water, about 0.7 to 0.9. It is amber in color after drying and has a sweet and sour taste. Its melting point is 60°C. It burns with a blue flame. It can be dissolved in pure acid and has a yellow-green fluorescence. It does not have much fragrance itself, but it emits a fragrance when burning, which is similar to musk but more elegant. Objects that have been smoked retain a long-lasting fragrance. Its known ingredients are calcium carbonate, potassium chloride and a small amount of ferric chloride. 【Functions and indications】Open the orifices and resolve phlegm, promote blood circulation and stimulate qi. It is mainly used to treat dizziness, shortness of breath, heart and stomach pains, relieve symptoms of key problems, and relieve cough, asthma and shortness of breath. 【Usage and Dosage】 1 to 3 minutes. [Remarks] In addition to being used for medical purposes, ambergris is also the raw material for making the most precious spices in modern times. 【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines [Source] "Compendium of Materia Medica" Ambergris [Picture] is a common Chinese medicinal material, but it is often forgotten by people. In fact, its effects and functions are beyond your imagination. As long as you are good at eating it and use the right method, I believe it will be of great help to your body. |
<<: The efficacy and function of dragon tongue arrow [picture]
>>: The efficacy and function of Agave
Nowadays, many people are under mental pressure d...
Hibiscus bark is actually the bark of the hibiscu...
Polygonum multiflorum has excellent nourishing an...
Astronomers hate cloudy days. There is nothing wo...
Most Chinese medicinal materials have good effect...
According to recent news, on the last working day...
Turn off the lights and play with your phone It i...
Eggs are probably one of the most common foods in...
Author: Wang Fang, deputy director of the China R...
Orange is a fruit that many people love to eat. T...
The new year is coming, and a large number of new...
In the history museum of the Beijing No. 9 Resear...
The pine tree is a relatively common tree in our ...
Produced by: Science Popularization China Author:...
Today I want to talk to you about a question that...