1 10 8 https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-48/files/original/bcc47c4bd9cff54da45c2e7cc2717e8c.jpeg ff47b84c547839556956f944c51f969a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Animal Description An account of the resource This collection contains Chinese medicines that are derived from the category of Zoological substances. Medicine A drug or other preparation for the treatment or prevention of disease. Chinese Name 阿膠 English Name Ass-hide Gelatin Category Zoological substances Origin The solid gelatin made from the skin of Equus asinus L. Production Regions Henan Jiangsu Zhejiang Macroscopic Features <ol><li>Rectangular or square pieces.</li> <li>Hard and brittle texture.</li> <li>Externally smooth and lustrous.</li> <li>Lustrous black and laquer-like.</li> <li>Faint odor.</li> <li>Slightly sweet taste.</li> </ol> Properties Sweet Neutral Functions Supplements blood Stops blood Enriches yin Moistens dryness Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ass-hide Gelatin, 阿膠 Subject The topic of the resource Donkey Animal Description An account of the resource Gelatin made from the skin of a donkey. Relation A related resource Donkey Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Gelatin Type The nature or genre of the resource Medicine Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Horse https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-48/files/original/7ad203b932e71e51a919d8833dae8e46.jpg c9198bf3a9362e7edded4c107ea5b357 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Animal Description An account of the resource This collection contains Chinese medicines that are derived from the category of Zoological substances. Medicine A drug or other preparation for the treatment or prevention of disease. Chinese Name 牛黃 English Name Bezoar Category Zoological substances Origin The dried gallstone of Bos Taurus domesticus Gmelin. Production Regions Beijing Tianjin Gansu Inner Mongolia Macroscopic Features <ol><li>Oval, triangular or cubed shaped.</li> <li>Externally yellowish-red to brownish-yellow.</li> <li>Light, brittle texture.</li> <li>Clear aroma.</li> <li>Bitter and then sweet taste.</li> </ol> Properties Sweet Cool Functions Clears heart Sweeps phlegm Cool the liver Extinguishes wind Resolves toxin Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bezoar, 牛黃 Subject The topic of the resource Gallstone Cow Animal Description An account of the resource Dried gallstone of the cow. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Dried gallstone Type The nature or genre of the resource Medicine https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-48/files/original/c25768d899c1b855d0325e8b7da2a6a7.jpeg f868f24c1a87ee50e9b178aa24d7a42b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Animal Description An account of the resource This collection contains Chinese medicines that are derived from the category of Zoological substances. Medicine A drug or other preparation for the treatment or prevention of disease. Chinese Name 斑蝥 English Name Chinese Blistering Beetle Category Zoological substances Origin Dried body of Mylabris phalerata Pallas. Production Regions Anhui Henan Guizhou Hunan Guangxi Macroscopic Features <ol><li>Long round shape.</li> <li>Head and the mouthparts are downward.</li> <li>Large compound eyes and one pair of antennas.</li> <li>Black in color, 3 yellow or brownish-yellow horizontal wrinkles.</li> <li>Distinctive unpleasant odor.</li> </ol> Properties Acrid Hot Very toxic Functions Breaks the blood and disperses abdominal masses Attacks the toxin of sores Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chinese Blistering Beetle, 斑蝥 Description An account of the resource Chinese Blistering Beetle is the dried body of Mylabris phalerata Pallas. Type The nature or genre of the resource Medicine Subject The topic of the resource Animal Blister beetle Relation A related resource Meloidae Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Dried body Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Mylabris https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-48/files/original/6515d5918a627279599d5896f6789e16.jpg 89c20b3614666aab62158408a406ec56 https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-48/files/original/1c128ffc8b426673b3cb6b86651a8587.jpg be689de99695b842c130107820a0dfe9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Animal Description An account of the resource This collection contains Chinese medicines that are derived from the category of Zoological substances. Medicine A drug or other preparation for the treatment or prevention of disease. Chinese Name 蛤蚧 English Name Giant Gecko Category Zoological substances Origin The dried body of Gekko gecko Linnaegus. Production Regions Guangdong Guangxi Yunnan Macroscopic Features <ol><li>Flat shape.</li> <li>The backside is grayish-black or silver-gray.</li> <li>Four feet all have five toes.</li> <li>The tail is thin and firm.</li> <li>Fishy odor.</li> <li>Slightly salty taste.</li> </ol> Properties Salty Neutral Functions Supplements the lung Boosts the kidney Promotes qi absorption Calms panting Assists yang Boosts essence Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Giant Gecko, 蛤蚧 Subject The topic of the resource Tokay gecko Reptiles Animal Description An account of the resource Dried body of gecko. Relation A related resource Gekko Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Dried body Type The nature or genre of the resource Medicine https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-48/files/original/d41a39e42fd9f6c4518deddce2e080a6.jpg a1a4cbca1c8cd118a864e8df057ca236 https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-48/files/original/baa34366c7cf392ad1b0019c71d333d4.jpg a366c1d3e0d48276bcd423ea6ab56bec Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Animal Description An account of the resource This collection contains Chinese medicines that are derived from the category of Zoological substances. Medicine A drug or other preparation for the treatment or prevention of disease. Chinese Name 鹿茸 English Name Hairy Antler Pilose Antler Category Zoological substances Origin The young non-ossified velvet antler from the male deer Cervus nippon Temminck. Production Regions Jilin Liaoning Hebei Macroscopic Features <ol><li>Cylindrical branched.</li> <li>The outer skin is reddish-brown or brown.</li> <li>lustrous and moist.</li> <li>Light texture.</li> <li>Slightly fishy odor.</li> <li>Slightly salty taste.</li> </ol> Properties Sweet Salty Warm Functions Strengthens kidney yang Supplements essence blood Strengthens sinew and bone Adjusts chong and ren channels Raises sore toxin Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hairy Antler Pilose Antler, 鹿茸 Subject The topic of the resource Sika deer Animal Description An account of the resource The dried antler of male deer. Relation A related resource Cervidae Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Dried antler Type The nature or genre of the resource Medicine Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Sika deer https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-48/files/original/51a3d3d33354fc2b4c669786c90f4222.jpg 6b17c0ca739184b87b9740b9e717a19e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Animal Description An account of the resource This collection contains Chinese medicines that are derived from the category of Zoological substances. Medicine A drug or other preparation for the treatment or prevention of disease. Chinese Name 海馬 English Name Kellogg’s Seahorse Category Zoological substances Origin Dried body of Hippocampus. Production Regions Guangdong Fujian Taiwan Macroscopic Features 1. Flat and curved, about 30cm long. 2. Externally yellowish-white. 3. Tubular long snout. 4. Light, bone-like, hard texture. 5. Slightly fishy odor. 6. Slightly salty taste. Properties Sweet Warm Functions Warms kidney Invigorates yang Disperses binds Reduces swelling Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Kellogg’s Seahorse, 海馬 Subject The topic of the resource Animal Seahorse Marine fish Description An account of the resource The dried body of Hippocampus. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Dried body Type The nature or genre of the resource Medicine Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Hippocampus Relation A related resource Syngnathidae https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-48/files/original/0c4efbdec6bd390ac93e5530a3749c71.jpg 5eaf909b8ce5288c64d0c4317880d5d6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Animal Description An account of the resource This collection contains Chinese medicines that are derived from the category of Zoological substances. Medicine A drug or other preparation for the treatment or prevention of disease. Chinese Name 珍珠母 English Name Nacre Category Zoological substances Origin The shell of Hyriopsis cumingii. Production Regions Anhui Jiangsu Hebei Zhejiang Macroscopic Features <ol><li>Slightly uneven quadrangle shape.</li> <li>Lustrous.</li> <li>Hard texture.</li> <li>Slightly fishy odor.</li> <li>Tasteless.</li> </ol> Properties Salty Cold Functions Calms liver Subdues yang Settles fright Brightens eyes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Nacre, 珍珠母 Subject The topic of the resource Seashell Pearl Mollusc Description An account of the resource The dried shell of pearl. Relation A related resource Seashells Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Dried shell Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Mother of pearl Type The nature or genre of the resource Medicine https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-48/files/original/1518a3035365ad8fedaed5a994ca8383.jpg 62fd5f7cfd5f84b9fc08d68204a5676e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Animal Description An account of the resource This collection contains Chinese medicines that are derived from the category of Zoological substances. Medicine A drug or other preparation for the treatment or prevention of disease. Chinese Name 龜甲 English Name Tortose's Carapae and Plastron Category Zoological substances Origin The dorsal and ventral shell of Chinemys reevesii. Production Regions Anhui Zhejiang Hubei Hunan Macroscopic Features <ol><li>The dorsal and ventral plates are linked by shell link.</li> <li>The outer surface is brown or black-brown.</li> <li>Hard texture.</li> <li>Slightly fishy odor.</li> <li>Slightly salty taste.</li> </ol> Properties Salty Sweet Slightly cold Functions Enriches yin Subdues yang Boosts the kidney Strengthens the bones Nourishes the blood Supplements the heart Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tortose's Carapae and Plastron, 龜甲 Subject The topic of the resource Turtles Herbivore Animal Description An account of the resource The shell of the turtle. Relation A related resource Testudines Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource The dried shell of turtles. Type The nature or genre of the resource Medicine Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Reptiles