The efficacy and function of shark bones

Shark bone is a very common Chinese medicine. Although it is very common, it has many magical effects. Let’s take a look at it below.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The skeleton of shark, shark carcharhinus or other sharks.

[Original form] Broadmouth shark, with a spindle-shaped body. Generally up to 1m long. The head is broad and flat. The snout is prominent, blunt at the front and arc-shaped when viewed from the back. The eyes are round and the nictitating membrane is well developed. Nostrils wide, slanting laterally. The posterior part of the anterior nasal valve has a small triangular protrusion, while the posterior nasal valve is undifferentiated. The length of the mouth is about 1/2 of its width. The lips are short and brown, the maxillary teeth are broad, flat and triangular, the mandibular teeth are narrow and straight, and the edges of the teeth are finely serrated. /The water hole disappears. There are 5 gill openings. There are two dorsal fins, the first of which is quite large, with its starting point opposite to the rear end of the pectoral fin base. The second dorsal fin is smaller, equal to the anal fin, and its starting point is opposite to that of the anal fin. Pectoral fin nearly sickle-shaped, with concave posterior margin. The pelvic fin is slightly larger than the second dorsal fin, nearly square, and located below the middle between the two dorsal fins. The tail fin is wide and long, longer than the head, and the front part of the lower lobe is triangular and protruding. There is a notch at the back. The body is bluish brown or grayish brown, the belly is white, the fins are grayish brown, and the rear edge is lighter.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: inhabits warm temperate nearshore areas.

[Pharmacological action] 1. Anti-tumor effect. Shark cartilage extract contains an angiogenesis inhibitory factor, which can inhibit the formation of new blood vessels and inhibit tumor growth by preventing the growth of capillaries around the tumor.

【Nature and flavor】 Salty; neutral

【Functions and indications】Relieve rheumatism; relieve pain; stop diarrhea. Mainly used for rheumatoid arthritis; headache; diarrhea

[Usage and Dosage] For oral administration: decoct in water, take appropriate amount.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

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