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Carassii Aurati Caro

Golden carp [flesh]

鲫鱼 〔鯽魚〕 jì yú

Kingdom: Animal

Origin in unofficial sources: Carassius auratus (L.)

Use: Alimentary

Properties: Sweet; balanced; nontoxic*.

Channel entry: Spleen, stomach, and large intestine channels.

Actions and indications: Fortifies the spleen and disinhibits dampness. Treats spleen-stomach vacuity with reduced eating and lack of strength; dysentery; bloody stool; water swelling; strangury; swollen welling-abscesses (yōng zhǒng).

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