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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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