Crocodiles are treasures, and they also have a certain therapeutic effect. Their medicinal value was recorded for the first time in the famous doctor's Bielu. Lin Bu Yaoyao in Qing Dynasty described that crocodile meat has the effects of nourishing qi and blood, nourishing heart and lungs, strengthening bones and muscles, and eliminating dampness, and can be used to treat asthma, cough, rheumatism, physical weakness and other diseases.

The research shows that crocodile meat is rich in protein (2 1g protein per 100g meat), fat (7.3g fat per 100g meat) and low cholesterol (2 1mg cholesterol per 100g meat), so it is a nutritious animal food. Modern pharmacological research shows that crocodile meat is rich in nutrition. What needs to be reminded here is that the only remaining Chinese alligator in China is a national protected animal and cannot be used for commercial operation and utilization. We mean farmed crocodiles;

In addition to crocodile meat, it is more ideal to match with traditional Chinese medicines (Fritillaria cirrhosa, almond) with the functions of clearing away heat, relieving cough and resolving phlegm, nourishing yin and moistening lung.

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Crocodiles are national protected animals, among which the Chinese alligator is a first-class protected animal, so it is difficult to see crocodiles in the market. 65438-0993, the state liberalized crocodile breeding management and allowed powerful companies to breed and manage crocodiles. At present, there are about 30 companies with crocodile meat business licenses.

Ordinary people can go to crocodile farms to buy crocodile meat, and occasionally they can buy crocodile meat in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Nanjing and Nanchang markets. Crocodile meat can also be purchased through a crocodile meat wholesale website with a business license.

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