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Bovis Lac

Cow’s milk

牛乳 〔牛乳〕 niú rǔ

Kingdom: Animal

Origin in unofficial sources: Bos taurus domesticus Gmelin; Bubalus bubalis L.

Use: Alimentary

Properties: Sweet; balanced.

Channel entry: Heart and lung channels.

Actions and indications: Supplements vacuity and detriment; boosts the lung and stomach; engenders liquid and moistens the intestines. Treats vacuity taxation; stomach reflux; dysphagia-occlusion (yē gé); dispersion-thirst (xiāo kě); constipation.

Dosage and method: Oral: Boil before use.

Warnings: Use with care in spleen-stomach vacuity cold diarrhea and in center phlegm-damp accumulations.

See: Niú ròu (牛肉 Bovis Caro, beef)

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