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Dog Penis (Gou Bian)

Dog Penis (Gou Bian)

Dog Penis (Gou Bian)

【Naming】

Dog Penis (Gou Bian)

 【Source】

Ben Jing (Classic of Materia Medica)

 【Common Usage Level】

F

 【Origin】

It is the testes and penis of the male reproductive organs of the canine animal *Canis familiaris* L.

 【Characteristics】

The dried penis is straight and rod-shaped, about 12cm long and about 2cm in diameter. The distal end is slightly pointed, and the other end has a slender vas deferens, which is connected to the testes. The testes are oval, 3-4cm long and about 2cm wide. The whole is light brown and smooth in appearance. The penis part is hard and not easily broken. It has a fishy and foul odor.

 【Identification】

The best ones are light yellow in color, with red tendons, long and large strips, thick and strong, and with testicles.

 【Category】

Vertebrates