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Suis Pes

Pig’s trotter

猪蹄 〔豬蹄〕 zhū tí

Kingdom: Animal

Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Sus scrofa domestica Brisson

Origin in unofficial sources: Sus scrofa domestica Brisson

Use: Alimentary

Properties: Sweet and salty; balanced; nontoxic*.

Channel entry: Stomach channel.*

Actions and indications: Supplements the blood, promotes lactation, and draws out sores. Treats scant breast milk; welling- and flat-abscesses (yōng jū), and sore-toxin.

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