Single Herb Glossary
Hǎi Gé Fěn (Hǎi Gé Ke) 海蛤粉
| Pharmaceutical name | Meretricis/Cyclinae Concha clam shell |
| Category | Transform Phlegm Heat |
| Key Properties | cools heat, transforms phlegm-heat, reduces edema and damp-heat, disperses clumps such as scrofula |
| Properties | Bitter Salty Cold |
| Tropism | LU, ST |
| Actions & Indications | 1) Clears Heat and Transforms Phlegm 2) Softens Hardness and Dissipates Nodules 3) Promotes Urination and Expels Dampness 4) Controls Acidity and Stops Pain 5) Mildly Promotes Urination |
| Dosages | 6-15g |
| Contraindications (TCM) | CI: Lung deficiency accompanied by cold, or in those with insufficient Yang, especially in Middle Jiao |
| Contraindications (Western) | |
| Chemical Composition | Calcium carbonate, chitin |
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