The efficacy and function of Tibetan catfish

We are all familiar with Tibetan catfish meat. It is not only edible but also has very high medicinal effects. Eating Tibetan catfish meat regularly can play a very good health-preserving and health-care role.

【English name】Drymoglossum meat

[Source] Medicinal material source: the meat of the Tibetan catfish of the family Catullus.

[Original morphology] Zang-Chuan, with an elongated body. The body is naked and scaleless. The lateral line is not obvious, the head is flat, the eyes are small, and they are positioned laterally upward. Kiss round. There are 4 pairs of whiskers: 1 pair of nasal whiskers with a "V"-shaped base; 1 pair of maxillary whiskers with an enlarged "T"-shaped base; and 2 pairs of mandibular whiskers. Mouth large, arched, and inferior. Dorsal fin I, 6 weak spines. The adipose fin is low, located behind the dorsal fin, and its length is slightly longer than the head; anal fins I-II, 5-6. Pectoral fins 1-11, fleshy. Pelvic fins 1-5, rounded, unbranched. Caudal fin truncated. The back and sides of the body are yellow-green or gray-green, and the abdomen is yellow-white. There are inconspicuous lumpy spots on the sides of the body.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Lives under rocks and between rocks in rapid water. Feeds on annelids and larvae.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet; bland; neutral

[Entry] Enters the spleen and kidney meridians

【Functions and indications】 Strengthens the spleen and harmonizes the stomach; replenishes deficiency and regulates menstruation. Mainly for spleen deficiency, poor appetite, indigestion, irregular menstruation

[Usage and Dosage] For oral administration: dry and grind into powder, take appropriate amount twice a day; or stew with appropriate amount of fresh meat.

[Discussions by various scholars] "Chinese Medicinal Animals": It has the functions of appetizing, strengthening the spleen, reducing swelling and promoting diuresis. Treat women's diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, sores, boils, etc.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

This article introduces to us what Tibetan catfish meat is. We know that Tibetan catfish meat has very high medicinal effects, but we must remind everyone that Tibetan catfish meat should generally not be eaten indiscriminately, otherwise it will cause serious consequences. I hope everyone will treat it with caution.