Badger Oil is a traditional Chinese medicine. It is the fatty oil extracted from the Eurasian badger (Meles meles Linnaeus), a species of the genus Meles in the Mustelidae family. It has the effects of tonifying the middle burner and boosting qi, moisturizing the skin and promoting tissue regeneration, and detoxifying and reducing swelling.It is primarily used to treat deficiency of middle qi, uterine prolapse, anemia, gastric ulcers, hemiplegia, joint pain, chapped skin, hemorrhoids, malnutrition-related skin sores, scabies, alopecia, burns and scalds, and frostbite.
Badger Oil
Badger Oil is a traditional Chinese medicine. It is the fatty oil extracted from the Eurasian badger (Meles meles Linnaeus), a species of the genus Meles in the Mustelidae family. It has the effects of tonifying the middle burner and boosting qi, moisturizing the skin and promoting tissue regeneration, and detoxifying and reducing swelling.It is primarily used to treat deficiency of middle qi, uterine prolapse, anemia, gastric ulcers, hemiplegia, joint pain, chapped skin, hemorrhoids, malnutrition-related skin sores, scabies, alopecia, burns and scalds, and frostbite.
Chinese Name : 獾油
Aliases : Badger Oil
Nature, Flavor & Meridian Tropism : Sweet in taste, neutral in nature
Benefits & Efficacy
Benefits
It tonifies the middle and boosts qi, moisturizes the skin and promotes tissue regeneration, and detoxifies and reduces swelling.
Indications
Deficiency of central qi, uterine prolapse, anemia, gastric ulcers, hemiplegia, joint pain, chapped skin, hemorrhoids, malnutrition-related skin sores, scabies, alopecia, burns and scalds, and frostbite.
Usage and Dosage
Internal use: Dissolve in a decoction, 5–15 g. External use: Apply topically.
Applications
Related Compatibility
1. For uterine prolapse: 3 qian of badger oil and 7 eggs. Bring the oil to a boil, add an appropriate amount of water, crack in the eggs, and consume while hot. Take once daily for a continuous course of treatment.
2. For hemiplegia: 1 jin of badger oil and 10 blocks of tofu. Deep-fry the tofu in badger oil until cooked. There is no limit on portion size; consume two to three times daily.
3. For burns and frostbite: Apply badger oil to the affected area.
4. For scabies and ringworm: Apply badger oil to the affected area and warm it gently over low heat, twice daily. (The formula above is from *Jilin Chinese Herbal Medicine*)
5. For alopecia: Heat badger oil over a flame and rub it onto the affected area three or four times. For long-standing cases where hair regrowth is unlikely, drink a decoction of goji berries. (*Nian Xiyao’s Collection of Proven Effective Formulas*)
Processing & Preparation
Harvesting & Processing
Capture in winter; after slaughter, skin the animal, open the abdomen, and extract the subcutaneous fat and fat from the omentum to render the oil.
Crude Drug Identification
Properties of Crude Drugs
This product is a pale yellow, solidified, ointment-like substance with a faint aroma.
Botanical Information
Distribution Area
It is distributed in Northeast China, North China, as well as Shaanxi, Qinghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangxi, and other regions.