The efficacy and function of Yang Yan

In modern life, everyone is very familiar with various Chinese herbal medicines, among which Yangyan is a very common one. So what are the effects and functions of Yangyan? Let’s take a look.

[Source] The thyroid gland of goats or sheep , which are members of the Bovidae family.

【Original form】For details about the animal form, please refer to the entry for "mutton".

[Chemical composition] See the entry for "Ox cheeks".

【Nature and flavor】 "Compendium of Materia Medica": "sweet, mild, warm, non-toxic."

【Function and indication】 "Compendium of Materia Medica": "It can treat goiter."

[Additional prescription] ① For treating goiter, chest congestion, and gradually thickening of the throat and neck: 2 liang of kelp (wash and remove the salty juice), 1 liang of tongcao, 2 pieces of sheep's feet (roast), 1 liang of sea clam (grind), 1 liang of horsetail seaweed (wash and remove the salty juice). Take the above five ingredients, roll them into pills as big as marbles with honey, and swallow the juice in your mouth. (Kelp Pills from Guangji Prescription)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From Compendium of Materia Medica: According to ancient prescriptions, goiters are often treated with pig and sheep meat, which also means describing the category. However, there are five types of goiters: qi, blood, flesh, tendons, and stone. The cheeks belong to the lungs, and the lungs control qi. Therefore, taking this medicine may be effective for treating qi goiter, but it may not be effective for other goiters.

Above we introduced what Yangyan is. We know that Yangyan has very comprehensive effects and functions, so we can use Yangyan as a means of regulating the body in daily life.