The efficacy and function of stingray gall

Stingray gall is a traditional Chinese medicine. In addition to the effects we know in daily life, stingray gall actually has many other effects and functions. Let’s take a look at them right away.

[Other names] Laozi fish gallbladder, Laoban fish gallbladder

[Source] Medicinal material source: The gallbladder of the ray family animals, such as the ray, the ray and their closely related species.

[Original morphology] 1. Ray with a subcircular body disc. The snout is slightly protruding, the fused part at the front end of the snout cartilage is about twice as large as the separated part at the back end, the tail is wide and flat, and there are 5 rows of spines on the tail in females and 3 rows in males, with more than 10-20 spines in each row. Small eyes. There are two dorsal fins, with a short interval between them, and the pelvic fins are deeply divided. There is a group of oval or straight mucous pores in the middle of the front of the first spine on the posterior ridge of the head, sometimes in the shape of "入" or "人", which are connected in the upper part and separated in the lower part. On the ventral surface, there are mucus holes on both sides of the posterior abdominal cavity.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: 1. Inhabits the seabed of relatively cold water areas. It feeds on crabs, shrimps, amphipods, small crustaceans, as well as polychaetes, shellfish, small fish and cephalopods.

【Chemical composition】 Contains hexose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; cold

【Functions and indications】 Disperses blood stasis and relieves pain; detoxifies and heals sores. Mainly used for rheumatic joint pain; swelling and pain caused by falls; furuncle; ulcer

[Usage and Dosage] For oral administration: grind dried bile into powder, 3-6g; fresh bile, 5-10 drops. For external use: apply appropriate amount, grind dry gallbladder into vinegar.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above content is an introduction to the traditional Chinese medicine stingray gall. I hope it can be of some help to everyone. There are many medicinal herbs similar to stingray gall in our daily life. When we consume Chinese medicine such as stingray gall, we need to follow the doctor's instructions and not consume it blindly.