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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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