Bang Fen
Bang Fen is also named 蚌粉, Anodonta clam shell-powder, Pulvis Conchae Anodontae, 蜃灰, 蚌殼粉, 蚌殼灰, 蚌蛤灰, 蚌壳粉, 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.