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Pig Spinal Cord

Chinese
猪脊髓
Pinyin
Zhu Ji Sui
Latin
Medulla Spinalis Porci
Scientific specimen plate of Pig's Spinal Cord, Medulla Spinalis Porci, showing cleaned spinal-cord segments, cross-sections, and diagnostic preparation details.
Botanical plate by Kodi .

Known in TCM as Zhu Ji Sui (猪脊髓), this sweet and salty, neutral herb enters the Kidney and Spleen. Traditionally, it nourishes marrow and supplements deficiency, especially when weakness, soreness, or wasting is linked to depleted Kidney essence, most often applied for low back pain and dizziness.

Part used: Pith

Also Known As

Pork spinal marrow

Latin: Medulla Spinalis Porci | Pinyin: Zhu Ji Sui | Chinese: 猪脊髓

TCM Properties

Taste
sweet, salty
Temperature
neutral
Channels
Kidney, Spleen

Traditional Use

Primary Actions

  • Nourishes marrow and supplements deficiency, especially when weakness, soreness, or wasting is linked to depleted Kidney essence.
  • Supports the low back and spine in traditional food-medicine use when chronic deficiency causes weakness or aching.
  • May be used for dizziness or vacuity patterns interpreted as deficiency of marrow failing to nourish the brain.

Secondary Actions

  • This is another food-medicine style entry, with meaning rooted in marrow supplementation rather than in a strong pharmacologic crude-drug profile.
  • The old stub carried mojibake in both English and Latin fields. Those identity fields are corrected here.

Classical References

  • Traditional Chinese nourishment theory links marrow, spine, brain, and Kidney essence, which explains the classic logic for this animal product.
  • Use is supportive and deficiency-oriented rather than dispersing or purging.

Modern Research

Studied Effects

  • No herb-specific PubMed-indexed pharmacology literature was located for pig spinal cord as a defined TCM medicinal. Current use remains primarily traditional and diet-therapy based.

Safety & Interactions

Cautions

  • Because this is an animal nervous-tissue food item, sourcing and sanitary preparation are essential.
  • Symptoms such as dizziness or chronic low-back pain should be clinically evaluated rather than assumed to be simple deficiency.

Conditions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pig Spinal Cord used for?

Pig Spinal Cord is traditionally used to Nourishes marrow and supplements deficiency, especially when weakness, soreness, or wasting is linked to depleted Kidney essence., Supports the low back and spine in traditional food-medicine use when chronic deficiency causes weakness or aching., May be used for dizziness or vacuity patterns interpreted as deficiency of marrow failing to nourish the brain.. Research has investigated its effects on: No herb-specific PubMed-indexed pharmacology literature was located for pig spinal cord as a defined TCM medicinal. Current use remains primarily traditional and diet-therapy based..

What are other names for Pig Spinal Cord?

Pig Spinal Cord is also known as Pork spinal marrow. In TCM: 猪脊髓 (Zhu Ji Sui); Medulla Spinalis Porci.

Is Pig Spinal Cord safe during pregnancy?

The safety of Pig Spinal Cord during pregnancy has not been established. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before use.