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Alternate Chinese names: 海蛤 <i>hǎi gé</i>; 蛤壳 <i>gé ké</i>; 海蛤壳 <i>hǎi gé ké</i>

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: <i>Cyclina sinensis</i> (Gmelin) <m/>; <i>Meretrix meretrix</i> L.

Origin in unofficial sources: <i>Cyclina sinensis</i> (Gmelin) *; <i>Meretrix meretrix</i> L.*

Use: Medicinal

Category: Phlegm-transforming cough-relieving panting-calming agents / Phlegm-transforming agents

Properties: Salty; balanced.

Channel entry: Lung and stomach channels.✽

Actions and indications:

• Clears the lung and transforms phlegm: Heat phlegm cough and panting.
• Softens hardness and disperses binds: Goiter and phlegm nodes; rib-side pain.
• Disinhibits urine and disperses swelling: Damp-heat water swelling; strangury; vaginal discharge.
• Controls acidity and relieves pain: Stomach pain and acid upwelling.
• Also treats shank sores and eczema.

Quality: Clean, shiny shells are the best.

Production area: Coastal areas of China.

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