蚌壳灰

蚌壳

Name

Bang Fen (Powdered Shell of Freshwater Mussel)

Property

Salty, cold; lung, liver and stomach meridians entered.

Actions

Resolve phlegm and dissipate stagnation, clear heat and dry dampness.

Indications

Sores and boils, leucorrhea, vomiting, stomachache, eczema, cough due to fluid retention.

Dosage and administration

Made into pills or powder, 3~6 g. Proper dosage is for external application. Apply it on the affected area.