TCM Wiki Cuttlefish nidamental gland 2016-09-23 Cuttlefish nidamental gland 1 # Name Wu Yu Dan (Cuttlefish nidamental gland) 乌鱼蛋 Wu Yu Dan 烏魚蛋 The Effect of Cuttlefish nidamental gland Property Salt, neutral; stomach and kidney meridians entered. Actions Strengthen the spleen and induce diuresis. Indications Edema. Dosage and Administrations Cook it for eating, 10~30 g.