The efficacy and function of goose feathers

Goose feather is a common type of traditional Chinese medicine. It has many different functions and can treat some diseases of the human body. Let us now learn about its specific functions.

【Source】 The feathers of the goose , a member of the Anatidae family.

[Chemical composition] Feathers are deformation of epithelium and are similar in composition to feathers, hair, claws, etc. of other animals, mainly keratin. Because it is often applied with the sebaceous gland fluid, it contains oily waxy substances. See the entry for "goose shank".

【Functions and indications】 Treat carbuncle, ulcer, scabies, scrofula, choking and epilepsy.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: burn the medicine and take it or make it into pills or powder. For external use: burn to ashes and grind into powder for sprinkling.

[Additional prescription] ① To treat carbuncle: 1 liang of goose feather (calcined ash), 2 liang of alum. Grind into powder and make into pills with paste. Take 2 qian each time, preferably with wine. (Nian Xiyao's Collection of Effective Prescriptions)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Ming Yi Bie Lu"; "Ben Jing Feng Yuan": In the ancients' prescriptions for treating wind diseases, they took the hair of pure white geese, the skin of their beaks and feet, and the inner skin of their gizzards and liver, and solidified them together, calcinated them into ashes, and used them with wind-regulating medicines. It also serves as a guide for wind-regulating medicines.

Through the above introduction, we can understand the relevant knowledge about goose feathers. If we can give full play to the efficacy of goose feathers, it can help us solve some physical diseases. Therefore, many people regard it as a choice for their own health care.