There have been many records about egg handling since ancient times. Eggs have many functions when used alone, and can be used in combination with other foods and Chinese herbal medicines to preserve health and invigorate qi. A small egg, rich in nutrition, each part has its own function.

See the curative effect of eggs from Compendium of Materia Medica! 1. eggshell

It contains 93% calcium carbonate, 1% magnesium carbonate, 0.5% magnesium phosphate, and 5% organic matter. It can be used to make acid and relieve pain, and is suitable for promoting wound healing.

2. Egg membrane (phoenix hair)

The function is to moisten the lungs, relieve cough and relieve lung heat. The applicable symptoms are chronic cough, shortness of breath, hoarseness, etc. , can help the voice loud and clear. It is often used with Jade Butterfly, Peng Dahai and Radix Glycyrrhizae. For chronic cough and shortness of breath, it has antitussive effect. It is often used with loquat leaves and Ophiopogon japonicus.

3. Egg yolk (domestic chicken)

It has antipyretic, sedative, tranquilizing and spleen and stomach nourishing effects. Applicable symptoms are insomnia, burping and vomiting, postpartum weakness and diarrhea. The general dosage is 1 ~ 2 tablets, which should be taken with hot water. But people with indigestion and flatulence should not eat more.

4. Egg white (egg white)

Egg white can moisten the lungs, which is beneficial to the maintenance of the throat. Its function is to clear away heat and detoxify. It is suitable for sore throat, hoarseness and red eyes.

Source: Egg Therapy: Five Visceral Symptomatic Egg Food Health Sticks