Is Qianghuo Fish, an animal of the Hynobiidae family, a giant salamander? Price, effects and functions

Qianghuo Fish, also known as Shanmu Fish and Xuexue, is an animal of the Hynobiidae family. Because it can treat traumatic injuries, liver and stomach qi pain and other conditions, it is widely used as medicine. So is Qianghuo Fish a giant salamander? How much does it generally cost per jin? What effects and functions does it have?

Qianghuo Fish is not a giant salamander. It is the whole body of the stream salamander, an animal of the Hynobiidae family. The dried Qianghuo Fish has wrinkled skin and flesh all over the body and appears withered, with a length of 12-15 cm. The mouth and eyes on the head are unclear, the limbs are withered and thin, and the toes are still clearly distinguishable. The tail is laterally flattened, the back is brown or withered brown, and the abdomen is yellowish brown. The odor is fishy and foul. Those with large strips, plumpness, dryness, and no mold or insect damage are considered better.

Latest price:

Qianghuo Fish is very rare, so it is generally sold by the gram, at about 1.65 yuan/gram. At present, the market price of good Qianghuo Fish is about 1.3 yuan/gram. The state stipulates that hospitals may add a 15% profit, but prices vary from place to place, so the specific price can be asked at large pharmacies.

Effects and functions:

1. Promotes the movement of qi and relieves pain.

2. Treats liver and stomach qi pain as well as blood deficiency and weak spleen, with sallow complexion.

Medicinal value:

1. To treat liver and stomach qi pain: Qianghuo Fish, red cardamom, angelica, Dahurian angelica, Corydalis yanhusuo, and Sichuan chinaberry. Decoct and take.

2. To treat weak spleen with sallow complexion: Qianghuo Fish, astragalus, codonopsis, poria, tangerine peel, red dates, and angelica. Decoct and take.

How to eat it?

1. Qianghuo Fish: take the original medicinal material, remove ash and impurities, wash clean, cut into sections, and dry.

2. Wine-processed Qianghuo Fish: take clean Qianghuo Fish, add wine and mix well, let it be moistened thoroughly, place it in a pot and stir-fry slightly over gentle heat, take it out, and let it cool. For every 100 kg of Qianghuo Fish, use 10 kg of baijiu.

Usage and dosage

Oral administration: decoct in soup, 3-5 liang; or grind into powder.

Side effects

Those without qi stagnation pain should avoid taking it.