The catfish's kind is distributed almost all over the world, most species are living in freshwater such as ponds or rivers, but some species live in the ocean.

Universally the body has no scales, has a flattened head and a large mouth, which is surrounded by several long whiskers, using this whiskers to identify the flavor.

Nocturnal, hiding quietly during the day in pits at the bottom of rivers or under tree roots. A large eater, such as the large species of Danube catfish that will attack small waterfowl or mice.

The eggs of catfish are poisonous, and accidental ingestion can lead to vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, and in severe cases, paralysis.

Catfish are said to grow up eating plankton in the water, decaying carcasses, somewhat like crayfish!

The catfish, known scientifically as the catfish, is also known as the bearded chub, stickleback, pond louse fish, and raw fish. The distinctive features of this fish are a scaly body, a mucousy body surface, a flat head, a wide mouth, and four whiskers in the upper and lower jaws. The best season to eat catfish is between mid-spring and mid-summer. Catfish is not only rich in nutrients like other fish, but also has tender, delicious and rich meat, few spines, appetizing and easy to digest, especially for the elderly and children.

Effectiveness:

Catfish contains more protein and fat, which is a good dietary therapy for people who are weak and malnourished.

Catfish is a good product for lactation, and has the effect of nourishing yin and blood, tonifying the middle qi, appetizing and diuretic, which is the necessary food for women's post-partum therapeutic nourishment.

Suitable for people:

Suitable for general consumption.

Particularly the old, the young, women after childbirth and poor digestion is most suitable.

Applicable amount:

150~200 grams each time.

Special Tips:

Catfish is good for both medicine and food, and is best stewed.

Catfish is rich in mucus on the surface of the body, put it into boiling water after slaughtering the nail, and then wash it with water to get rid of the mucus.