Pig treasure, also known as pig cinnabar or pig sand in academia, is a type of stone that grows in pigs and mainly appears in organs such as gallbladder, bile duct, and liver duct. Its style and characteristics can be summarized as follows: external features
Shape: Pig treasures are mostly elliptical in shape, but their sizes vary, and some may be bean shaped or powdery.
Color: The appearance comes in a variety of colors, including light yellow, gray black, pink or brown.
Surface texture: The surface is rough, with two to three centimeters of hair that is relatively hard in texture. After cutting open, the interior appears yellow with a slight luster. Smell and Touch
Odor: Pig Treasure has a fishy smell.
Touch sensation: When touched by hand, the surface texture is relatively hard. Medicinal value and scarcity
Medicinal value: Zhubao is a precious and scarce traditional Chinese medicine, with medicinal effects similar to bezoar. It is mainly used for clearing heat, detoxifying, resolving phlegm, calming nerves, and treating symptoms such as heartbeat and insomnia. It is also used for the treatment of diseases such as fever induced dizziness, stroke induced phlegm confusion, seizures, epileptic madness, sore throat, etc.
Scarcity: Due to the long formation time of pig treasures and the relatively short breeding period of pigs, it is rare to find pig treasures in their bodies, and the probability of their discovery is extremely low, usually considered to be rare and unattainable. market value
In recent years, with the rise of the antique art market, the value of Zhu Bao in the auction market has also been increasing due to its rarity and medicinal value. For example, in early auctions such as Christie's, Sotheby's, etc., pig treasure raw materials were sold at high prices.
Zhubao is a rare Chinese medicinal herb with a unique appearance and high medicinal value. The diversity of its styles, including shape, color, and surface texture, reflects its unique charm naturally formed.