Sheep oil is a white or yellowish waxy solid with a relative density of 0.943 ~ 0.952. The melting point is 42 ~ 48℃. Iodine value is 38 ~ 42. Saponification value 194- 199. The main components are triglycerides of oleic acid, stearic acid and palmitic acid. It is made of adipose tissue near sheep viscera and under skin by boiling. Used for making soap, stearic acid, glycerin, fatty alcohol, fatty amine, fatty acid, lubricating oil, etc. Fresh esters can be eaten after being refined.

Preparation or source: It is mostly made from the viscera and subcutaneous adipose tissue of sheep. Dietotherapy;

Sheep oil is sweet, warm and non-toxic;

Has the effects of tonifying deficiency, moistening dryness, expelling wind and removing toxic substances.

Can be used for treating asthenia, emaciation, withered skin, chronic dysentery, erysipelas, tinea, etc.

It can be taken orally after dissolution, and can be decocted for external use, and plastered externally. Those with unclear exogenous pathogenic factors and excessive phlegm-fire should not be used as medicine.