瓦楞子
- ENG
- Arc Shell
- LATIN
- Arcae Concha
| Medicinal Group | Phlegm resolving medicinal |
|---|---|
| Source | Shell of Arca subcrenata Lischke, Arca gransa Linnaeus or Arca inflata Reeve (Fam. Arcidae) |
| Nature and Flavors | salty; neutral |
| Meridian Affinity | Lung, Stomach, Liver |
| Actions | To eliminate phlegm, dispel stasis, to soften hardness and dissipate binds, and relieve gastric pain by reducing acid |
Family
Arcidae
Part used
Shell
Indications
Retention of sticky phlegm difficult to expectorate; goitre, scrofula, masses in the abdomen; gastric pain with acid regurgitation
Cautions
Decocted first
Report on adverse effect
No Data.
Reference
No Data.
