1. Pig Hengli is actually the pig’s pancreas, because Pig Hengli grows in the abdomen and is connected to the intestines horizontally, like a long pancreas. The tongue is called Zhuhengli.

2. Pig Hengzhi is sweet, mild, and non-toxic. It has the functions of strengthening the spleen and stomach, aiding digestion, nourishing the lungs and moistening dryness, rejuvenating the complexion, removing liver-fire, and is mainly used to treat weak spleen and stomach, indigestion, and diabetes. Lung deficiency, cough, hemoptysis, milk obstruction, chapped skin and other symptoms.

3. There are many ways to eat pig Hengli. It can be boiled with adzuki beans, kudzu, candied dates, lean pork, and ginger in appropriate amounts.