The efficacy and function of Aihu[Picture]

There are many types of common Chinese herbal medicines in life. Many people don’t know how to choose when using them, such as Aihu [picture]. Therefore, before choosing, you need to have a certain understanding of its efficacy and dosage. So do you know what the efficacy and effects of Aihu [picture] are?

【English name】 Weasel

【Alias】 Ground dog, weasel, two-headed black dog, stinky dog

[Source] Medicinal material source: the meat of the Mustelidae animal.

[Original form] The body of the weasel is similar to that of the yellow weasel, with a body length of 30-45cm and a tail length of 11-20cm. The snout is blunt, the neck is slightly thick, and the feet are short. The hair between the forelimbs is short, and the hair on the middle back is the longest, about 45-50mm. The hair at the base of the tail is second and is slightly arched. The tail hair is slightly fluffy. Plantaris. The soles of the feet are furred. The palm pads are well developed, with 4 on the front feet in a petal-shaped pattern and 2 on the wrist pads; the claws are thick and sharp, brownish-white in color. The hair on the back of the body is brown or sandy yellow, with more black pointed hairs on the waist, back and buttocks. Body sides light brown. The nose and jaw are white. The middle of the nose, around the eyes and between the eyes are brown-black. There is an oval white spot in front of the eye and the forehead is gray-brown. The cheeks and ear base are grayish white, and the back and outer edge of the ear are white. The chest, triceps and limbs are dark brown. It has anal glands that emit a foul odor.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: It inhabits open mountains, grasslands, forests, shrubs and villages below 3200m above sea level. It likes to live in close quarters, caves, and is active at dusk and at night. Feeds mainly on mouse-like rodents.

[Properties] The medicinal material is the meat of the captured mugwort, after removing the internal organs, skin and bones.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet; warm

【Entry】 Heart; Liver meridian

【Functions and indications】Dispel wind; calm spasms; promote blood circulation and dredge meridians. Mainly epilepsy; paralysis; hemiplegia

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 9-15g.

[Discussions by various scholars] "Chinese Medicinal Animals": Mugwort meat: has the effect of calming the nerves. Mainly used to treat epilepsy.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is a detailed description of the effects and methods of consumption of Aihu [Picture]. Medicines like Aihu [Picture] are very effective in treating diseases, but it should be noted that when using Aihu [Picture], it is necessary to use it in moderation and not too much, otherwise it will not be of any benefit to the body.