The efficacy and function of conger eel gall

Conger eel bile is a very good Chinese medicinal material. It has a very good effect in regulating the body and is also widely used in medicine. Let’s take a look together.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The gallbladder of the conger eel, an animal of the Conger family.

[Original form] Conger eel, with an eel-like cylindrical body that is laterally flattened at the back. Generally, the body length is more than 50cm, and the larger ones are more than 100cm long and weigh more than 10-20kg. The head is long and pointed. The snout is prominent, with a small hook-like shape at the tip. The eyes are large, nearly round, and the space between the eyes is slightly raised. There are two nostrils on each side, the anterior nostrils are short tubular; the posterior nostrils are round, the mouth is large, the upper jaw is prominent and slightly longer than the lower jaw, the teeth in both jaws are strong and sharp, both have 3 rows, and there are large canine teeth at the front end, 8-16 in the upper jaw; 6-7 in the lower jaw, and the outer row of teeth in the lower jaw do not tilt outward. There are 10-15 large flat teeth in the middle row of the vomer, and a small canine at the front and back of the tooth base. The gill openings are wide. The anus is located in the middle and front part of the body. The body is smooth and scaleless. Lateral pores obvious. The origin of the dorsal fin is slightly above and in front of the base of the pectoral fin. There are pectoral fins but no pelvic fins. The back and hips are connected to the tail fin at the back. Dorsal side of body silvery grey. Large individuals are dark brown. Ventral side milky white. The edges of the dorsal, anal and caudal fins are black, and the pectoral fins are gray.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: It often lives in sea areas with bottom of river mud or rocky reefs, generally with water depth of 50-80m. It is a voracious eater, usually feeding on shrimps, crabs, fish and cephalopods. The spawning period is from April to July; in the South China Sea, it is from June to July. The spawning capacity is 1 million eggs, which are ovoid and 1.6-1.7mm in diameter. Larvae and juveniles can undergo metamorphosis during their development. There are seasonal migrations. For example, the sea eels along the coast of Fujian and Zhejiang migrate north to reproduce in spring and summer, and migrate south to hibernate in autumn and winter.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; cold

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies; relieves cough. Main acute conjunctivitis; whooping cough

【Usage and Dosage】 Oral administration: swallow 1-2 pieces.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

After reading the above detailed introduction to the effects and functions of conger eel bile, I believe many friends already know the benefits of conger eel bile. It can be seen that conger eel bile is very beneficial to our human body. If you need it, you might as well give it a try.