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Caprae seu Ovis Iecur

Goat’s [or sheep’s] liver

羊肝 〔羊肝〕 yáng gān

Kingdom: Animal

Origin in unofficial sources: Capra hircus L.; Ovis aries L.

Use: Alimentary

Properties: Sweet and bitter; cool.

Channel entry: Liver channel.

Actions and indications: Boosts the blood and supplements the liver; brightens the eyes. Treats marked emaciation and withered yellow complexion due to blood vacuity; dim and flowery vision due to liver vacuity; sparrow blindness (night blindness); clear-eye blindness; eye screens.

Dosage and method: Cook as food or dry for use in pills and powders.

See: Yáng ròu (羊肉 Caprae seu Ovis Caro, goat [or sheep] meat)

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