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- Oyster Shell
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- Ostreae Concha
| Medicinal Group | Liver-pacifying and wind-extinguishing medicinal |
|---|---|
| Source | Shell of Ostrea gigas Thunberg, Ostrea talienwhanensis Crosse or Ostrea rivularis Gould (Fam. Osteridae) |
| Nature and Flavors | salty; slightly cold |
| Meridian Affinity | Liver, Kidney, Gallbladder, Bladder |
| Actions | To settle tranquillizing, to nourish yin and subdue the overflowing of yang, and to soften hard masses and eliminate nodulation. Ostreae Conch (calcined): To arrest discharge |
Family
Osteridae
Part used
Shell
Indications
Palpitation, insomnia, dizziness and tinnitus; scrofula, masses in the abdomen. Ostrea Concha (calcined): Spontaneous sweating, night sweating; seminal emission; abnormal uterine bleeding, excessive leukorrhea; epigastric pain with acid regurgitation
Research Findings
- Oyster shell electrolysate may favorably influence osteoporosis by providing a readily available source of calcium.[1]
Cautions
Decocted first
Report on adverse effect
No Data.
Reference
Reference
- Fujita T, Fukase M, Miyamoto H, Matsumoto T, Ohue T. (1990). Increase of bone mineral density by calcium supplement with oyster shell electrolysate. Bone Miner. , 11(1):85-91.
