Sus scrofa domesticus  猪 Zhū  Pig   Family Suidae    

猪肉 Zhū ròu   Meat = Pork      
Nature- neutral    FLAVOR:  Sweet-salty    CHANNEL:  Spleen, Stomach, Kidney
FUNCTIONS
GROUP- Tonics
1. Tonify the Kidney.
2. Nourishing the Blood.
3. Replenishing Yin Essence and moistening dryness of the viscera. Lubricate dryness.[3]
INDICATIONS
1. It is used for treatment of consumption of Yin during the course of febrile disease. Dehydration in hot diseases.
2. Diabetes and emaciation.[1,2,3]
3. Debility due to Kidney deficiency.
4. Postpartum deficiency of Blood.
5. Dry cough, constipation.[1,2,3]
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Presence of internal Phlegm and Damp Heat.[1,2]
PREPARATIONS: To be eaten sauteed, boiled, roasted, or to be made into medicated diet for eating, or made into soup for drinking.[2]
- Relieve dry cough and constipation- Boil 500-1 000 g pork; skim off and discard the floating fat. Drink the soup to relieve dry cough and constipation.[3]
-Dry skin- Cut up 100 g lean pork (red meats) to boil in water with 100 g Job's tears over low heat for 2 hours. Eat it at meals to moisten the skin.[3]
火腿 Huǒ tuǐ  Meat = Ham    
Ham is the hind legs of pig, which is then often preserved through processes such as curing, smoking, or salting.
Nature- warm    FLAVOR: Salty
FUNCTIONS
1. Spleen tonic.[1,3] Stimulate the appetite, produce fluids.[1,3] Benefit the Blood.[1]
2. Pushes downwards.[3]
INDICATIONS
1. Deficiency and Weakness- Nervousness, lack of appetite, chronic diarrhea.[1,3]
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Recuperation from illness caused by attack of external energies, internal Damp-Heat, abdominal swelling or obstructions.[1]
PREPARATIONS:
- Hiccupping and abdominal pain that has lasted for 3 to 4 days-[3] Boil ham in water with red pepper to make soup; skim off and discard the floating fat, and drink as hot soup.[3]
- Chronic diarrhea- Boil 200 g ham in water over low heat for a full day until extremely tender, discard the fat from the surface, and drink as soup.[3]
猪肝 Zhū gān  Pork liver   
Nature- warm    FLAVOR: Sweet-bitter   CHANNEL: Liver
FUNCTIONS
1. Tone up the Liver.[1,2,3]
2. Nourish Blood.[1,2,3]
3. Improve eyesight.[1,2,3]
INDICATIONS
1. Blood Deficiency.
2. Night-blindness, red eyes.[1,3]
3. Edema, beriberi.[1,3]
PREPARATIONS: Cook or boil.[1]
猪肾 Zhū shèn,  Zhu yao zi   Pork kidneys    
Nature- neutral    FLAVOR:  Salted
FUNCTIONS
1. Regulate Kidney Qi.[1]
2. Facilitate the smooth functions of the Bladder.[1]
INDICATIONS
1. Lumbago[3] due to Kidney deficiency.[1,2]
2. Edema[3] over the face and the body.[1,2]
3. Seminal emission, night sweat, deafness in the elderly.[1,2,3]
PREPARATIONS: Cook or boil.[1]
猪肚 Zhū dù  Pork Stomach = Tripe    
Nature- warm   FLAVOR:  Sweet
FUNCTIONS
1. Tone up Deficiency conditions. eg consumption.[1,2]
2. Strengthen Spleen/Stomach.[1,2]
INDICATIONS
1. General weakness.
2. Diarrhea, dysentery, diabetes.
3. Frequent urination.
4. Malnutrition in children.
PREPARATIONS: Cook. [1]
猪大脑 Zhū dànǎo Pork Brain    
INDICATIONS
1. Wind condition of head- manifesting as headache, dizziness.[2]
2. Frost bite.[2]
猪蹄 Zhū tí  Foot = Pig Trotters
FUNCTIONS
1. Tonify the Blood.[2]
2. Promote lactation.[2]
3. Promote pus discharge.[2]
INDICATIONS
1. Insufficient lactation.[2]
2. Treating boils and suppurative skin diseases.[2]
猪油  Zhū yóu   Lard, Pig Fat   
Nature- cool  FLAVOR: Sweet
FUNCTIONS
1. Detoxifies.[3]
INDICATIONS
1. Lubricate dryness, and is considered good to eat for difficult bowel movements, dry cough, and cracked skin.[3]
References
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