The efficacy and function of Baiji

For the traditional Chinese medicine such as Baiji, we should first understand its medicinal value and precautions before consuming it. The following is some information about the Baiji dolphin. I hope you can read it carefully, as it will be of great help in your consumption.

【English name】 suckling pig

[Other names] White flag, white fin, white dolphin, Baijiang pig

[Source] Medicinal material source: The fat of the Baiji dolphin of the freshwater dolphin family.

[Original form] The body of the Baiji dolphin is spindle-shaped, and the thickest part is the navel. The body length is 1.5-2.5m and weighs about 230kg. The snout is extremely long and narrow, about 30cm long, with a slightly upturned front end. The fumarole is long and located on the left side of the top of the head. The eyes are very small and located above and behind the corners of the mouth. The ear holes are as small as pinholes and are located on both sides of the head, behind and below the eyes. The dorsal fin is triangular, located slightly behind the middle of the body, with a pointed upper end, a long base, a wide fin limb, and a blunt tip. The rear edge of the fin is concave and has a tooth in the center. The back is bluish-gray or gray, and the belly is white, usually creamy white. All its fins are white, hence the name Baiji dolphin. The skull is asymmetrical and the cranial cavity is large.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: It lives in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, Dongting Lake, Poyang Lake and other places. The main food is pelagic fish.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; salty; cold

【Meridian】 Heart; Lung

【Functions and indications】 Antitussive; clearing away heat and detoxifying. Mainly used for cough, burns, scalds, etc.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral administration: consume in appropriate amount after decocting. For external use: apply appropriate amount.

[Discussions by various scholars] "Chinese Medicinal Animals": It has the effects of suppressing cough, clearing away heat and detoxifying. It is mainly used to treat cough, burn, scald and other symptoms.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Above we introduced what Baiji is. We know that Baiji is actually a traditional Chinese medicinal material that can bring us health benefits and has almost no major side effects, so you might as well try it in your spare time.