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Kingdom: Animal

Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Sepia esculenta Hoyle; Sepiella maindroni de Rochebrune. (PRC Pharmacopoeia)

Origin in unofficial sources: Sepia esculenta Hoyle; Sepiella maindroni de Rochebrune

Use: Alimentary

Properties: Salty; balanced.

Channel entry: Liver and kidney channels.*

Actions and indications: Nourishes the blood and enriches yīn. Treats amenorrhea due to blood vacuity; flooding and spotting; vaginal discharge.

See: Hǎi piāo xiāo (海螵蛸 Sepiae Endoconcha, cuttlefish bone)

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