Eels, in summer they make dens in shallow water like snakes and hibernate in winter. They should be eaten.There are actions to dispel wind, unblock meridians,activate blood, strengthen yang, detoxify, and brighten eyesight.Do you know what eel blood is?Can it be eaten?What clinical applications does eel blood have?

Clinical applications of eel blood

1. Treating facial nerve paralysis: Apply eel blood locally; observing over 100 cases, most were cured, with a few improved.Method: Apply eel blood to the affected side (towards left is right side affected;towards right is left side affected), wash off after half an hour, and repeat the treatment two days later.Secondly, useflourmold into long noodles,then make a circular shape on the face (to prevent blood from dripping): then use a disinfected needle to make a " " mark on the " " acupoint and slightly induce bleeding: finally, take a fresh eel and drip its blood in the circle area around the " " (apply thicker at that point).After 2 days, remove the dried blood, repeating every 2 to 5 days.The application of eel blood locally dries out and tugs facial muscle groups, stimulates nerves, and promotes recovery in paralyzed muscles.2. Treating chronic suppurative otitis media: Apply fresh eel blood into the ear; observing 63 cases, those with mild conditions showed improvement after one treatment, while severe cases improved after two treatments.

Method: Placeeelsin clean water for 6 to 8 hours before use.During application, pinch the eel's neck with forceps or hemostatic forceps and cut off its tail; drip blood into the affected ear. Lie sideways for 20 to 40 minutes after application.Before applying the medication, clean and dry the affected ear with a 2% hydrogen peroxide solution or saline.When using eel blood to treat facial diseases, note that if there is no significant improvement within one week, seek medical attention promptly. The optimal recovery period for this condition is within three months; failure to recover in this time may result in permanent damage.

Can eel blood cure facial paralysis?

Eel blood has been used as a method of treatment for facial paralysis since ancient times according to the "Worldly Effective Formula": apply eel blood symmetrically on both sides.

Nowadays, some people make eel blood into ointments and apply them to the affected side. Usually one application is sufficient..

Note: If improvement does not occur after repeated applications, remove the ointment carefully.Direct application method:

1. Apply eel blood to the affected side; wash off after half an hour;

repeat treatment every three days.Secondly, use

flour,mix with water into noodles, form a circular shape on the affected facial area, make a "+" mark at the " " acupoint to allow slight bleeding: finally, take an eel, cut its head and drip blood in the circle area.

After two days, remove the dried blood; repeat every 2 to 5 days.

Eel blood is believed to activate blood flow, unblock meridians, and when applied locally, it dries out and tugs facial muscle groups, stimulates nerves, and helps recover paralyzed muscles.

Can eel blood be eaten?

NoAccording to reports from the "Healthcare and Medical Conservation Daily," eel blood contains a substance called fish blood toxin. This enters the body directly stimulating oral mucosa and gastrointestinal tract causing damage.

Those who consume it raw may experience symptoms such as mouth burning, deep redness of oral mucosa, increased saliva production, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea; severe cases can lead to sensory abnormalities, paralysis, respiratory distress, and ultimately death due to respiratory failure.Therefore, never drink eel blood directly.The toxic substance in the eel blood is destroyed at normal cooking temperatures, so eating cooked eels does not cause poisoning.

Is eel blood poisonous?

Eel meat is fresh and tender, but there are specific precautions when consuming it. It is said that eel blood cannot be eaten; is eel blood actually poisonous?

Eel's blood contains toxins that can irritate oral and digestive tract mucosa upon ingestion, leading to severe cases even damaging the nervous system. However, once thoroughly cooked, these toxins are destroyed, so eating well-cooked eels does not pose a threat.Furthermore, do not consume too much or large eels as it may cause some harm to your body.Eel soup preparation

Firstly, remove the skin and guts of the eel and wash thoroughly. Remove mucus with hot water, prepare seasonings. Heat oil in a pan, add minced green onions and ginger slices, a small amount of salt and sugar; next, add eels, along with cinnamon, star anise, etc., stir-fry for about 5 minutes, then add enough boiling water.Placepeppercorns,

goji berries,notoginseng,angongniu (),etc. in a cloth bag and add them to the soup, boil for 10 minutes, then add green onions, garlic pieces, dried chili peppers, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, etc., simmer for another 30 minutes.Season with salt to taste, add a little alcohol to remove fishy smell, slice some green bell peppers and add them before finishing with small amount of sesame oil. Serve in a dish.( )goji berries,notoginseng roots,angelica rootand other herbs, boiled for 10 minutes on high heat,add ginger slices and garlic pieces, dried red peppers,mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and bean threads as side ingredients,simmer on low heat for 30 minutes,season with salt to taste, add a few drops of white liquor to remove fishy smells,add sliced green peppers,drizzle with cold-pressed sesame oil, serve in a dish.