Dog‘s brains
Aliases：Gǒu Nǎo Suǐ (Dog's Brain Marrow), from Yixue Rumen (Introduction to Medicine).
Gǒu Nǎo (Dog‘s Brain) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the brain of Canis familiaris Linnaeus, an animal belonging to the family Canidae. This medicinal material was first recorded in Mingyi Bielu (Records of Famous Physicians).
Efficacy & Actions
Dispels wind, relieves pain, detoxifies, and heals sores.
Indications
Indicated for wind-type headache with arthralgia, hidden sores in the lower body, nasal polyps, and rabies bites.
Ingredients
Gray matter contains: Moisture 78.7%, protein 1.70%, ash 1.51%. White matter contains: Moisture 70.7%, protein 1.82%, ash 2.69%. Pons contains: Moisture 70.11%, solids 29.89%, of which protein accounts for 30.79% and lipids 62.96%. The lipids contain 29.97% phospholipids and 8.47% sulfatides. In addition, the brain also contains varying amounts of chlorine, phosphorus, sodium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, and other elements.
Usage & Dosage
For oral administration: decoct in water, half to one whole brain. For external use: apply an appropriate amount, crushed and applied topically.
Contraindications
Should be used under the guidance of a physician. Do not self-medicate. All use must comply with relevant national laws and regulations regarding animal protection.
Selected Formulas
For burns and scars on the eyebrows, mane, or hair with failure of hair to regrow (Qianjin Fang) Take cattail ash and mix it thoroughly with dog brain, then apply externally to the affected area.
Medicinal Parts
The brain of Canis familiaris Linnaeus, an animal belonging to the family Canidae.
Selection & Storage
Use fresh. For short-term storage, it may be refrigerated.
