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Galli Sanguis

Chicken’s blood

鸡血 〔雞血〕 jī xuè

Kingdom: Animal

Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Gallus gallus domesticus Brisson. (PRC Pharmacopoeia)

Origin in unofficial sources: Gallus gallus domesticus Brisson

Use: Alimentary

Properties: Salty; balanced; nontoxic*.

Channel entry: Heart and liver channels.*

Actions and indications: Dispels wind, quickens the blood, and frees the network vessels. Treats child fright wind; deviated face and mouth; bone fractures; red eyes and tearing; welling- and flat-abscesses (yōng jū), sores, and lichen (xiǎn).

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