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Sepiae Ovulum

Cuttlefish roe

乌鱼蛋 〔烏魚蛋〕 wū yú dàn

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*.

Actions and indications: Opens the stomach (increases the appetite), and disinhibits water.*

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

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