Gadus macrocephalus（Tilesius）
Aliases：Min, Da Tou Yu (literally "Big Head Fish"), Da Tou Xing (literally "Big Head Fishy"), and Da Kou (literally "Big Mouth"). (These are all alternative names for Xue Yu, i.e., Cod / Pacific Cod.)
Xue Yu (Cod) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the meat of Gadus macrocephalus (Tilesius), a fish belonging to the family Gadidae.
Efficacy & Actions
Promotes blood circulation, relieves pain, and relieves constipation.
Indications
Traumatic fractures, traumatic bleeding, and constipation.
Modern Pharmacology
Anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and immune-enhancing effects. Prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Antibacterial and hypoglycemic effects.
Ingredients
Inosinic acid. Highly unsaturated fatty acids. Cholesterol. Glutamic acid. Leucine. Aspartic acid. Taurine. Hypotaurine. The protein in cod frame is predominantly composed of glycine (26.51%) and glutamic acid (12.57%).
Usage & Dosage
For oral administration: cooked and eaten, in appropriate amounts. For topical application: grind into powder, mix with water, and apply externally in appropriate amounts.
Contraindications
Consuming cod with cured meat: This combination may synthesize nitrosamines (carcinogens) in the gastrointestinal tract. Contraindicated in patients with gout or hyperuricemia. Should not be consumed in excess by those with Spleen‑Stomach deficiency‑cold. Contraindicated in individuals allergic to cod. Should be avoided by those with seafood allergies or gout. Patients with hyperthyroidism should control their intake.
Selected Formulas
For traumatic bleeding and blood stasis (Seafood Nutrition and Medicinal Guide) Take cod, dry-roast it and grind into powder, mix with water to form a paste, and apply to the affected area. For constipation (Seafood Nutrition and Medicinal Guide) Take cod, cook and eat.
Daily Consumption
Soup: Cook cod in soup for consumption. Steaming: For example, steamed cod with papaya and Chinese yam, which has the effects of unblocking collaterals and resolving phlegm, and warming Yang to tonify the Kidney. Pan‑frying: Slow‑fry at a low temperature to maintain the tenderness and freshness of the meat.
Medicinal Parts
It is the meat of Gadus macrocephalus (Tilesius), a fish belonging to the family Gadidae. In addition, different parts of the cod are also used medicinally: Cod bone: Used to treat beriberi (lower limb edema due to dampness). Cod swim bladder: Used to stop bleeding and treat hemoptysis. Cod liver oil: Used to heal sores, clear heat, and reduce inflammation.
Selection & Storage
Use fresh, or bake until dry for storage. Sprinkle salt on the cod, wrap it in plastic wrap, and store it in the freezer.
