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Ursi Adeps

Bear’s fat

熊脂 〔熊脂〕 xióng zhī

Kingdom: Animal

Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Ursus arctos L.; Selenarctos thibetanus G. Cuvier. (PRC Pharmacopoeia)

Origin in unofficial sources: Selenarctos thibetanus G. Cuvier; Ursus arctos L.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet; warm; nontoxic.

Channel entry: Spleen, heart, and large intestine channels.

Actions and indications: Supplements vacuity, strengthens sinew and bone, and moistens skin. Treats wind impediment (fēng bì) numbness and tingling; hypertonicity of the sinews; emaciation; lichen (xiǎn) of the head; bald white scalp sore; shank sores.

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