Milezhi, a name in traditional Chinese medicine. It is the fat of the sika deer (Elaphurus davidianus Milne-Edwards) of the Cervidae family. This species is endemic to China; it was already being raised in Nanyuan, Beijing, during the Qing Dynasty but did not occur in the wild. It was later transported to the United Kingdom, and the species became extinct in China.In the late 1980s, the British government returned the species to China; it is now bred in Beijing and Jiangsu and is classified as a Class I nationally protected animal. It is believed to promote blood circulation, dispel wind and cold, moisturize the skin, and detoxify. It is primarily used to treat conditions such as wind-cold-heat bi syndrome, stiffness and weakness of the limbs, wind-induced swelling of the head and face, boils, abscesses, and malignant sores, as well as facial blisters and pustules.
Mule Deer Fat
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Milezhi, a name in traditional Chinese medicine. It is the fat of the sika deer (Elaphurus davidianus Milne-Edwards) of the Cervidae family. This species is endemic to China; it was already being raised in Nanyuan, Beijing, during the Qing Dynasty but did not occur in the wild. It was later transported to the United Kingdom, and the species became extinct in China.In the late 1980s, the British government returned the species to China; it is now bred in Beijing and Jiangsu and is classified as a Class I nationally protected animal. It is believed to promote blood circulation, dispel wind and cold, moisturize the skin, and detoxify. It is primarily used to treat conditions such as wind-cold-heat bi syndrome, stiffness and weakness of the limbs, wind-induced swelling of the head and face, boils, abscesses, and malignant sores, as well as facial blisters and pustules.
Chinese Name : 麋脂
Latin Name : Elaphurus davidianus Milne-Edwards
Authentic Producing Area : Beijing, Jiangsu
Nature, Flavor & Meridian Tropism : Sweet and pungent in taste; warm in nature; enters the Heart and Liver meridians
Benefits & Efficacy
Benefits
Promotes blood circulation, dispels wind-cold, moisturizes the skin, and detoxifies.
Indications
Indicated for wind-cold-induced arthralgia, stiffness and weakness of the limbs, wind-induced swelling of the head and face, boils, abscesses, and malignant sores, as well as facial blisters and other conditions.
Usage and Dosage
Internal use: Melt and dissolve in hot water; use an appropriate amount. External use: Apply an appropriate amount topically; or incorporate into a facial cream.
Precautions
Not yet established.
Processing & Preparation
Harvesting & Processing
After hunting and killing the animal, skin it, cut open the abdomen, remove the fat, place it in a pot, and render the oil over low heat; remove the oil residue, allow it to cool, and transfer it to a container.
Botanical Information
Morphological Characteristics
The milu is a hybrid between the milu deer and the reindeer, similar in size to the European red deer, with a body length of about 2 m and a height of just over 1 m. Males weigh about 200 kg, while females weigh about 100 kg.The tail is about 70 cm long. Its head resembles a horse but is not a horse; its antlers resemble those of a deer but are not deer antlers; its body resembles a donkey but is not a donkey; and its hooves resemble those of a cow but are not cow hooves. Hence, it is called the “Four-Not-Like.” Males have antlers, while females do not. The main antler shaft forks into two branches—a front branch and a rear branch. The front branch further divides into two prongs, while the rear branch is long and straight, without further branching.Its limbs are thick and robust, with broad, splayed main hooves and prominent side hooves. Its coat is light brown, slightly darker on the back and lighter on the belly, with a white diagonal stripe above the nostrils. In winter, the coat becomes long and shaggy, appearing reddish-brown; young animals have white spots that begin to fade three months after birth.
Distribution Area
This species is endemic to China. It was already being kept in Nanyuan, Beijing, during the Qing Dynasty but did not occur in the wild. It was later transported to the United Kingdom, after which it became extinct in China. In the late 1980s, the British government returned the animals to China, and they are now kept in Beijing and Jiangsu. They are classified as a Class I Nationally Protected Animal.
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