The efficacy and function of Leigongma

Speaking of the thunder horse, many people may not have heard of it. Its other names include salt snake, chameleon tree lizard, etc. The thunder horse is a kind of reptile. It is generally found in grass or woods in the south, especially in Hainan Island. In fact, Thunder Horse is also a very rare and precious Chinese medicinal material. Thunder Horse has many functions and effects. The following editor will introduce the appearance, living habits and functions of Thunder Horse.

1. Origin of the name and appearance characteristics Leigongma is the name given by residents of Hainan Island to a kind of chameleon tree lizard distributed on Hainan Island. In ancient times, local residents said that Leigongma would not bite people until thunder struck, so they believed that it was the mount of Leigong and called it "Leigongma". The head is relatively large, the tip of the snout is blunt and round, and the snout ridge is obvious.

The eye is well developed. The tympanic membrane is bare and there are no shoulder folds. The dorsal scales are ridged and arranged in a shingle-like pattern, with the tips of the scales pointing backwards. There is a row of laterally flattened and upright mane scales in the middle of the back. The limbs are well developed, and the front and back limbs have five fingers and toes, all with claws. The head and body are 80-90 mm long, and the tail is about 3 times the length of the head and body. The body is light gray-brown, with 5-6 black-brown horizontal spots on the back, and the tail has alternating dark and light ring patterns; there are radiating black lines around the eyes. The laryngeal pouch is prominent. During the breeding season, the male's head and even back are red. Body color can change with the environment.

2. Living habits: The scales of the Thunder Horse are very rough; one of the great abilities of the Thunder Horse is that it knows how to change color. Most of them are gray to brown in color and are large lizards with tails twice as long as their bodies and marked with brown stripes. Their entire bodies are covered with protruding scales, and there is a distinct crown from the neck to the body. Adult males have a red and black throat pouch to attract mates. Chameleon lizards love to sunbathe in the bushes, often enjoying the sunshine on plants or rocks beside the mountain trails. Its gray-brown body can change from dark to light, allowing it to blend into its environment. When you approach a thunder horse, it will first look at you intently, and then quickly hide in the bushes. When captured, the tail does not fall off like a gecko. 3. Efficacy and functions: Dispel wind, activate blood circulation, nourish and strengthen the body. For internal use: drink soaked wine, 20-30ml each time; or steamed, 1-2 pieces each time; or grind into powder. Indications: Used for pain in the waist, legs, tendons and bones, blood deficiency and physical weakness, and malnutrition in children.

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