The efficacy and function of yellow lip fish scales

Yellow lip fish scale is a very common Chinese medicine and also a very important medicinal material. We need to pay attention to it. Yellow lip fish scales can be used in combination with other medicines, and we need to take them appropriately according to our physical condition. Let’s take a look at the main effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine yellow lip fish scales.

[Source] Medicinal material source: scales of the yellow croaker, a member of the Sciaenidae family.

[Original form] The yellow croaker has a laterally flattened body and is generally about 100-150cm long. The head is medium to large, with a blunt and pointed snout and 5 snout holes. The eyes are large and located on the upper side. The mouth is located in the front, with oblique cleft, the upper and lower jaws are approximately equal in length, and the lower jaw protrudes when the mouth is opened. The outer row of maxillary teeth are large and tapered; the inner row of teeth are small. The mandibular row of teeth is slightly enlarged. There are two inconspicuous small holes on the chin. Gill rakers 5+13, slender. The head is covered with small round scales. The posterior half of the head and sides of the body are covered with ctenoid scales, with 55-58 (9/11) lateral line scales. Dorsal fin VII, I-22-25, starting point is above and behind the base of pectoral fin. Anal fin II-7, second fin spine thick and long. The pectoral fins are long and pointed. The ventral fins are located so that the outer fin rays are slightly elongated into filaments. The caudal fin is wedge-shaped, and the caudal fin of the juvenile is rounded. The body is gray-brown with orange-yellow color, and there is a black spot under the armpit at the base of the pectoral fin. The dorsal fin spines and fin rays have black edges, the ventral side is grayish white, and the pelvic and anal fins are light in color. The tail fin is gray-black.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: It is a large offshore bottom fish that lives in the sea area with a depth of 50-60m. Juvenile fish live near the coast and estuaries, and feed on crustaceans such as shrimps and crabs, as well as small fish.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet; salty; neutral

【Functions and indications】 Promotes tissue regeneration and heals ulcers. Main wound ulcer

【Usage and Dosage】 For external use: grind appropriate amount into powder and sprinkle on the affected area; or mix with sesame oil and apply on the affected area.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Above we introduced what yellow lip fish scales are. We know that yellow lip fish scales are actually a kind of Chinese medicinal material that can bring us health benefits and have almost no major side effects, so you might as well try it in your spare time.