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Suis Caro

Pork

猪肉 〔豬肉〕 zhū ròu

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: Spleen, stomach, and kidney channels.

Actions and indications: Enriches yīn and moistens dryness. Treats damage to liquid in febrile disease; emaciation in dispersion-thirst (xiāo kě); dry cough; constipation.

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