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Kingdom: Animal

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

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet*; warm*; nontoxic*.

Channel entry: Heart and spleen channels.

Actions and indications: Moistens the lung, supplements the kidney and marrow. Treats vacuity taxation with marked emaciation; depletion of essence-blood; diarrhea and dysentery; dispersion-thirst (xiāo kě); injury from knocks and falls; cracking of skin of the feet and hands.

Dosage and method: Oral: Prepare as soup or paste.

See: Niú ròu (牛肉 Bovis Caro, beef)

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