The efficacy and function of pheasant

We can often see pheasants in our daily lives, so how should we eat pheasants? What good effects does it have on our bodies? Let's take a look.

【English name】Long-tailed Pheasant

[Other names] Zhai, mountain pheasant, Zhai chicken, pheasant, pheasant

[Source] Medicinal material source: the meat of the long-tailed pheasant of the Phasianidae family.

[Original form] Long-tailed pheasant, body length about 150cm. Pheasants have gorgeous feathers. The head and neck are white; there is a black circle from the forehead through the eyes to the back of the neck; there is a white spot under the eye. The upper body is brownish yellow, and each feather has a narrow black edge; the wing coverts are white, with black and chestnut edges; the secondary flight feathers are white, with black and chestnut edges; the wing coverts are white, with black and chestnut edges; the secondary flight feathers are dark brown with white spots, and the tips are brownish yellow; the primary flight feathers are dark brown, dotted with white or brown spots; there are 20 tail feathers, the central two pairs are particularly long, silvery white, with many black and chestnut horizontal spots, and the feather edges turn to cinnamon red. There is a black band across the throat and chest; the feathers on the chest and flanks are white with black spots and broad edges of dark chestnut; the center of the abdomen and the undertail coverts are black. The female has dull plumage and a short tail. The iris is reddish brown; the beak is short and strong with a green base. The feet are short and strong, and the feet, toes and claws are all brown.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Lives in high mountains with many forests and is good at running and flying. Often in groups. It feeds on plants, mainly cypress seeds, bean tips and vegetables. The nest is built in grass or bushes, and each nest contains 7-8 eggs. The egg shells are oily gray or olive.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet; neutral; slightly toxic

【Entry into Meridians】 Spleen; Lung Meridian

【Functions and indications】 Tonifies the middle and replenishes Qi; relieves asthma. Mainly for shortness of breath due to qi deficiency; physical weakness and fatigue

[Usage and Dosage] For oral administration: cook and eat, 100-200g; or roast and eat.

【Note】 "Food Therapy Materia Medica" says: "Eating this will cause five kinds of hemorrhoids. Eating it with buckwheat flour will produce fat worms."

[Discussions by various schools] 1. Meng Shen: It is used to treat shortness of breath and difficulty breathing in the five internal organs, and can be used to make soup.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Based on the above description of the pheasant, it can be seen that the pheasant has many benefits to the human body, and there are many ways and uses for it. The pharmacological effects of the pheasant can be used to treat corresponding diseases.