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Kingdom: Animal

Origin in unofficial sources: Capra hircus L.; Ovis aries L.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet and salty*; warm*; nontoxic*.

Actions and indications: Supplements the kidney; boosts essence; reinforces yáng. Treats kidney vacuity lumbar pain; seminal emission; vaginal discharge; impotence; dispersion-thirst (xiāo kě); frequent urination; mounting qì (shàn qì); painful swollen testicles.

Dosage and method: Oral: Cook as a food or use in pills.

See: Yáng ròu (羊肉 Caprae seu Ovis Caro, goat [or sheep] meat)

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