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Suis Iecur
Pig’s liver
猪肝 〔豬肝〕 zhū gān
Kingdom: Animal
Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Sus scrofa domestica Brisson
Origin in unofficial sources: Sus scrofa domestica Brisson
Use: Alimentary
Properties: Sweet and bitter; warm; nontoxic.✽
Channel entry: Liver channel.✽
Actions and indications: Supplements the liver, nourishes the blood, and brightens the eyes. Treats withered-yellow facial complexion from blood vacuity; sparrow blindness (night blindness); red eyes; water swelling; leg qì (jiǎo qì).
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