Fish maw is good for kidney health and sperm production.

Fish swim bladder, also known as fish bladder or fish swim bladder, is the air sac of a fish. Fish swim bladders are rich in nutrients such as protein, lipids, sugars, trace elements, and vitamins.

When buying fish maw, choose those that are opaque white or light yellow, dry, and have a characteristic firm and crispy texture. Avoid those that are dark yellow, damp, moldy, or have a strong fishy smell. Don't buy large quantities for storage as fish maw can easily discolor and mold. When preparing, wash thoroughly and soak the fish maw in ginger water mixed with a little white wine to remove the fishy odor.

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, fish maw has a sweet taste and neutral nature; it acts on the kidneys. It has the effect of nourishing the kidneys and essence, strengthening tendons and blood vessels, stopping bleeding, and dispersing blood stasis and reducing swelling. It is used for cases of nocturnal emissions, premature ejaculation, hemoptysis, hemoptysis, tetanus convulsions, postpartum hemorrhage, hemorrhoids, and rectal bleeding. Dosage and method of use: 9-50g, boiled, stewed, stir-fried, or deep-fried.



Stir-fried fish maw with five spices is a dish that is very effective in treating nocturnal emissions and premature ejaculation.

Some dishes and medicinal recipes contain fish maw:

Fish maw porridge: 50g fish maw, 50g glutinous rice. Wash the fish maw thoroughly, soak it until soft in ginger water mixed with rice wine, chop it finely, cook it into porridge, and add salt and fish sauce for seasoning. This is for women suffering from lower back pain, leucorrhea, poor appetite, and indigestion due to spleen and kidney deficiency.

Steamed Fish Maw with Sugar: 30g fish maw, 60g white sugar. Prepare the fish maw, dissolve the sugar in water, put it in a pot, and steam until tender. Eat once a day for 7-10 consecutive days. Used for hemorrhoids with rectal bleeding.

Fried Fish Balls with Eggs: 150g of fish balls. Process the fish balls, roast them until golden brown, then grind them into a fine powder. Use 15-30g at a time, mix with 2 chicken eggs, and steam or fry in a pan. When eating, drink with warm water mixed with a little wine. Use for 5-7 days for women with leucorrhea, vaginal discharge, menorrhagia, metrorrhagia, and irregular menstruation.

Fish maw and crab meat soup: 10g fish maw, 0.5kg chicken breast, head, neck or feet, 200g crab meat, 2 chicken eggs, 100g tapioca starch, seasoning powder, onion, coriander, finely ground black pepper. Simmer chicken bones in about 2.5 liters of water, skimming off the foam continuously to keep the broth clear; when the meat is tender, remove the bones, add seasoning powder to the broth to taste. Soak the fish maw until softened, drain the water, and dice it. Mix the crab meat with onion, 1/3 teaspoon of black pepper powder and a little oil, stir well.

Add fish maw and crab meat to the broth and cook thoroughly. Dissolve cornstarch in a little cold water, add the cornstarch mixture to the soup, stir well, and bring to a boil. Beat the eggs, pour them into the soup, and stir well. Pour the soup into a bowl, sprinkle with chopped cilantro and pepper to taste. Serve while hot. This appetizer is said to nourish the spleen and kidneys and relieve back pain.

Five-spice fish maw: 50g fish maw, 3 Chinese sausages, 1 chili pepper, 2-3 scallions, 1/3 tablespoon rose wine, 1 clove of garlic, and seasonings. Wash the fish maw, soak it in ginger water and wine, squeeze out the water and slice it; slice the Chinese sausage and chili pepper; wash and chop the scallions.

Fry the fish balls in oil until golden brown, then remove and drain. Crush and finely chop the garlic, sauté it in oil until fragrant, then add the Chinese sausage and fry until cooked. Next, add the cashews, chili peppers, rose wine, and season to taste. Add the fried fish balls and onions, stir quickly, and turn off the heat. This appetizer is said to nourish the spleen and kidneys. It is used to treat nocturnal emissions, premature ejaculation, hemoptysis, hemoptysis, hemorrhoids, and rectal bleeding.

Contraindications: Not suitable for people with digestive disorders, diarrhea, or phlegm buildup.

According to Health & Life - NT