The jumping fish is often sold as a live fish. It has delicious meat and rich nutrition. When simmered with wine, it can cure tinnitus, dizziness, night sweats and kidney deficiency. It has the effect of nourishing and strengthening the body, and is very popular among consumers. It is a delicacy and an ideal medicinal food given by the sea. Its epidermal saliva has a strong bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effect. Regular consumption can assist in the treatment of infectious hepatitis, hemorrhoids, furuncle and other diseases. It has the functions of detoxification, kidney and waist strengthening, blood circulation and pain relief. In the coastal areas of Fujian, people are accustomed to mixing it with ginger soup, or making soup with Chinese angelica root, rehmannia root, and wolfberry. It has the effect of replenishing the body and accelerating wound healing. It can also be used to replenish the body of the elderly and weak patients and promote lactation for pregnant women.

Bouncer contains less fat, less cholesterol, and contains 16-olefinic acid, which protects blood vessels. It is an ideal delicacy for the elderly and patients with hypertension.