The efficacy and function of bamboo (rat-remaining) teeth

As people's living standards continue to improve, health and longevity are gradually valued by us, so nowadays health-preserving diet therapy methods are very popular, the trend of traditional Chinese medicine is becoming more and more popular, and Chinese medicine has once again occupied people's vision. Today we will talk about the Chinese medicine bamboo (rat-stay) teeth.

【English name】 Bamboo rat teeth

【Alias】 Bamboo rat

[Source] Medicinal material source: the teeth of bamboo rat, a member of the family Rhizoma Rhodiidae.

[Original form] Bamboo rat has a stout, cylindrical body. The adult body length is generally less than 38cm, the tail length is 6-7cm, and the weight is 500-800g. The head is blunt and round, with a large snout, small eyes, and ears hidden in the fur. The limbs are short and thick, and the claws are strong and sharp. The tail is covered with sparse hair above and below. The back and sides of the adult are brown-gray and shiny, with a gray base and no white-tipped guard hairs. The fur on the sides of the snout is lighter. The hair on the ventral side of the body is sparse and light in color. The young animal has darker fur, and its entire body is black and gray.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: It lives in caves in bamboo forests on hillsides and lives underground. It is active at night. It likes to eat bamboo rhizomes, bamboo shoots, and fruits and seeds of other plants.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet; Salty; Neutral

【Meridian】 Lung meridian

【Functions and indications】Dispel wind and detoxify. Tetanus in children

[Usage and Dosage] Oral administration: appropriate amount, fried, ground into powder, 0.3-0.6g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Bamboo (rat-left) teeth are often used in the treatment of some diseases. They can be made into a compound prescription or used alone as needed. However, bamboo (rat-left) teeth should not be consumed blindly to avoid adverse effects on the body.