The efficacy and function of Tibetan catfish bone

Only when we understand the main ingredients of any medicinal material can we better exert its efficacy and function. Here I recommend a very popular Chinese medicinal material, Tibetan catfish bone.

【English name】Drymoglossum bone

[Source] The source of the medicinal material: the bones of the catfish of the family Catfish.

[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, salty; neutral

[Entry into Meridians] Enters the spleen and stomach meridians

【Functions and indications】 Strengthens the spleen and stimulates appetite; promotes diuresis and reduces swelling. Mainly for indigestion; edema

[Usage and Dosage] For oral administration: grind into powder, or burn it into charcoal and grind into powder, take appropriate amount twice a day; or take appropriate amount of fresh product, boil it into soup, take twice a day.

[Various scholars’ comments] “Chinese Medicinal Animals”: ​​Treats edema.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the detailed introduction to the effects of Tibetan catfish bones in this article, we can understand the several major effects of Tibetan catfish bones. These effects are indeed a good way to regulate the body for people with poor physical constitution and low resistance. Everyone can try it.