What is Fenghuangyi and What Does It Treat?
Phoenix Egg Membrane, also known as egg membrane, is the inner lining of eggshells commonly seen in daily life. It has the effect of clearing the lung and nourishing yin. Its function is quite powerful. It can be used when patients have persistent coughing or ulceration that does not heal, as well as when children have sores and toxins. However, it should not be used randomly to prevent delays in treatment.
1. Source of Phoenix Egg Membrane
Phoenix Egg Membrane is derived from the eggs produced by chickens of the pheasant family. After the chicks hatch, the remaining egg membrane inside the eggshell is harvested. It has a sweet taste, warm nature, and belongs to the spleen, stomach, and lung meridians.
2. Characteristics of Phoenix Egg Membrane
This product is presented as a thin, wrinkled, and folded membrane that is fragile and has uneven edges. One side is white and matte, while the other side is light yellow and slightly shiny, with brown linear blood attached. It is loose and slightly tough. The odor is subtle and the taste is bland. The best quality is dry, white, intact, and without broken shell fragments.
3. Functions of Phoenix Egg Membrane
Phoenix Egg Membrane has the functions of nourishing yin and clearing the lung, healing sores, dissipating opacity, and promoting bone healing. It can be used for chronic coughing, asthma, sore throat with loss of voice, lymphatic tuberculosis, ulceration that does not heal, eye opacity, dizziness, and traumatic fractures.
4. Precautions for Using Phoenix Egg Membrane
Modern research has found that Phoenix Egg Membrane is a highly collagenous fibrous connective tissue that is thin and soft, making it an excellent natural biological dressing. It can temporarily seal wounds, reduce water evaporation, and minimize the risk of contamination and infection, allowing the natural healing process to proceed unhindered. However, it should be used with caution in individuals with weak spleen and stomach function or dampness stagnation. Rational use is crucial.