Camel meat, a name in traditional Chinese medicine. It is the meat of the Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus ferus Przewalski), an animal of the Camelidae family. It is distributed in southeastern Xinjiang, Gansu, Qinghai, and Inner Mongolia.Wild camels are extremely rare and are classified as a globally rare and precious species; hunting them is strictly prohibited. It has the effects of tonifying qi and blood, strengthening tendons and bones, and moisturizing the skin. It is commonly used to treat chronic debility from prolonged illness, stubborn numbness and paralysis, and dull complexion.
Camel Meat
Camel meat, a name in traditional Chinese medicine. It is the meat of the Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus ferus Przewalski), an animal of the Camelidae family. It is distributed in southeastern Xinjiang, Gansu, Qinghai, and Inner Mongolia.Wild camels are extremely rare and are classified as a globally rare and precious species; hunting them is strictly prohibited. It has the effects of tonifying qi and blood, strengthening tendons and bones, and moisturizing the skin. It is commonly used to treat chronic debility from prolonged illness, stubborn numbness and paralysis, and dull complexion.
Chinese Name : 骆驼肉
Nature, Flavor & Meridian Tropism : Sweet in taste, warm in nature. Enters the Spleen Meridian
Benefits & Efficacy
Benefits
It replenishes qi and blood, strengthens tendons and bones, and moisturizes the skin.
Indications
Chronic debility due to prolonged illness, intractable numbness and paralysis, and dull, lackluster skin.
Usage and Dosage
Internal use: Boil and eat, 100–200 g.
Precautions
~Patients with skin diseases should avoid consumption.~
Relevant Discussions
*Compendium of Medicinal Animals of China*: “Primarily treats chronic debility due to prolonged illness.”
Applications
Related Compatibility
To treat stroke-induced facial paralysis and slurred speech: Prepare camel meat as a soup and consume as usual. (Yao Kecheng, *Materia Medica of Foods*)
Processing & Preparation
Harvesting & Processing
After slaughter, the meat can be consumed fresh or processed into meat products for later use. Wild camels are extremely rare and are classified as a globally rare and precious species. Hunting them is strictly prohibited.
Crude Drug Identification
Botanical Information
Morphological Characteristics
The Bactrian camel, also known as the two-humped camel or simply “camel,” is a large even-toed ungulate that can weigh up to 500 kg. It is larger than a horse, with a long, curved neck resembling a goose’s neck, a small head, and short, small ears. Its nostrils can open and close. The neck is covered with hair, and the back features two saddle-like humps; the upper lip is split down the middle like a harelip, while the lower lip is relatively long.Its limbs are slender and long, with large feet featuring pads. The tail is short. There are seven calluses on the body in total: one on the chest, four on the forelimbs, and two on the hindlimbs. Wild camels have smaller humps, shorter hair, and narrower feet. Their bodies are covered with fine, dense, soft down—known as camel down—which is generally sandy yellow, light brown, or brown in color.
Distribution Area
It is distributed in southeastern Xinjiang, Gansu, Qinghai, and Inner Mongolia.