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Alternate Chinese names: 海蛤 hǎi gé; 蛤壳 gé ké; 海蛤壳 hǎi gé ké

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Cyclina sinensis (Gmelin) ; Meretrix meretrix L.

Origin in unofficial sources: Cyclina sinensis (Gmelin) *; Meretrix meretrix 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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