People would never associate cute dogs with traditional Chinese medicine, but it is indeed a medicinal material. "Gou Mao" is the Chinese name for dog hair, which comes from the fur of dogs, a species of the Canidae family, and is bred across the country. It has the effects of treating malaria and healing wounds, and is commonly used for the treatment of malaria, burns, and scalds.
【Nature and Meridians】
Gou Mao has a spicy, salty, and neutral nature. It belongs to the Heart and Liver meridians.
【Usage and Dosage】
For internal use: Grind 3g of Gou Mao into powder and take it orally. For external use: Apply an appropriate amount of Gou Mao powder topically.
【Functions and Indications】
In traditional Chinese medicine, Gou Mao is believed to have the effects of treating malaria and healing wounds, and is commonly used for the treatment of malaria, burns, and scalds.
1. "Bielu" (a classical Chinese medical book): "Used for difficult labor."
2. "Gangmu" (a classical Chinese medical book): "Boil the tail (hair) into a decoction and apply it to treat burns."
【Collection and Storage】
After slaughtering the dog, the dog hair is scraped off, washed, and dried.
