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Cipangopaludinae Testa

Freshwater snail shell

田螺壳 〔田螺殼〕 tián luó ké (qiào)

Kingdom: Animal

Origin in unofficial sources: Cipangopaludina chinensis (Gray)

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet*; balanced*; nontoxic*.

Actions and indications: Harmonizes the stomach, checks diarrhea, stanches bleeding, and transforms phlegm. Treats stomach reflux; vomiting and retching; pain in the stomach duct; diarrhea; bloody stool; child fright wind; suppurating damp sores.

Dosage and method: Oral: Calcine and grind to a powder (3–6g). Topical: Grind and apply mixed.

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