Patient's question:
My physical condition is a bit poor, which has led to a series of gynecological issues. My menstrual cycle is also irregular. After having a check-up, the doctor recommended that I could eat some fish maw in my daily diet. To a certain extent, this can also help regulate my condition. I would like to give it a try.What kind of help do I need: What are the benefits of fish maw?
Doctor's answer:
Pearls and fish maw are equally renowned as bird's nest, ranking among the Eight Treasures. Pearls are often hailed as the "ginseng of the sea." Their main components include high-grade collagen, various vitamins, as well as trace elements such as calcium, zinc, iron, and selenium. They contain a protein content as high as 84.2% and a fat content of only 0.2%, making them an ideal high-protein, low-fat food. Traditional Chinese medicine holds that fish maw has a sweet and neutral taste, nourishes blood and stops bleeding, and tonifies the kidneys and reinforces essence. It is often used in combination with traditional Chinese medicine to treat peptic ulcers, tuberculosis, rheumatic heart disease, aplastic anemia, and phlebitis. Directly taking fish maw pearls has shown significant efficacy in treating neurasthenia, chronic infantile encephalopathy in children, menstrual deficiency in women, leukorrhea, and uterine bleeding. Fish maw can enhance the digestive and absorptive functions of the stomach and intestines, thereby improving appetite and preventing conditions such as anorexia, indigestion, bloating, and constipation. It can also strengthen brain and nervous function, improve cognitive abilities and intelligence, maintain normal glandular secretion, and prevent conditions like intellectual decline, neural conduction blockage, sluggish reaction, and senile amnesia. Pearls can help the body quickly eliminate fatigue and aid in wound recovery after surgical operations. Some diet experts say that in the past, elders would preserve aged pearls for their daughters or daughters-in-law to consume during pregnancy. Generally, it can be eaten starting from the fourth or fifth month of pregnancy, with more frequent consumption before delivery, which can make postpartum recovery more comfortable. Additionally, pearls can be consumed four to five days after surgery, promoting better wound healing. It is said that an elderly person nearly eighty years old who consumed pearls was still able to conceive after eating them, thanks to their rich gelatinous properties, which are believed to nourish the body, enhance beauty, and prolong life.