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Galli Vesica Fellea

Chicken’s gallbladder

鸡胆 〔雞膽〕 jī dǎn

Kingdom: Animal

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

Origin in unofficial sources: Gallus gallus domesticus Brisson

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Bitter; cold; nontoxic*.

Actions and indications: Reduces inflammation, relieves cough, dispels phlegm, resolves toxin, and brightens the eyes. Treats whooping cough; chronic bronchitis; bacillary dysentery in children; sand strangury; red tearing eyes; postauricular damp sores; hemorrhoids.

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