Shark white

Shark white

(Yilin zuanyao)

[source] it is the swim bladder of starfish and other sharks. The animal morphology is detailed in the "mackerel" section.

Sweet, salty and smooth.

Functions and indications: benefiting lung, tonifying heart, eliminating phlegm, descending by water, nourishing essence and Strengthening Qi, clarifying kidney water, nourishing yin and tonifying yang.