Concha Cyclinae
Source
The shell of Cyclina sinensis Gmelin and Meretrix meretrix L family Venerkiae.
Characteristics
Shell circular or flabellate, 3-5 cm long and high, with a protruding
top; outer surface yellow-white or brown red, with arc growth lines; inner
surface milky-white to reddish, smooth. Prepared as white powder. Salty
in taste, cold in nature, and attributive to lung and stomach channels.
Indication
1. Clear away lung-heat and eliminate phlegm: For cough of lung-heat type
with thick and abundant expectoration and dyspnea.
2. Soften and disperse the lumps: For subcutaneous nodule, scrofula and
goiter.
3. Promote diuresis and reduce edema: For edema due to retention of fluid
and dysuria.
4. Antacid and analgesic: For stomachache and acid regurgitation.
5. Healing the wound (external use): For unhealing wound and skin ulcer.
Administration
Decoction
9-15g (crushed).
Powder: I-3g bid or tid.