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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