The eggs of Taihe birds can be used effectively to treat severe headaches, headache after parturition, faintness, asthma and nephritis. The eggs are also an ideal nutritive, especially for old people and high blood pressure victims, since the cholesterol content is lower and free amino acids are higher than that of other kinds of birds. Taihe chicken can be used as an ingredient of Chinese-made medicines. Taihe chicken is also favored as food. Its muscle fiber is fine and tender.
Chicken soup is tasty and refreshing, and the special flavour makes it a special dish in a banquet.
If cooked with some medicine, it will be a precious medical dish. Research conducted by the Chinese Academy of Sciences shows that it is due to the peculiar natural conditions in Wushan, especially due to Wushan spring water which contains various minerals. There is a local saying that it is impossible to raise Wushan chicken without Wushan water. Taihe chicken is a treasure of the Taihe People. For many years Taihe people have made many kinds of products and benefited from Taihe chicken.