Hai Luo Ke

Name

Hai Luo Ke (Conch Shell)

1. 海螺壳
2. Conch Shell
3. 海螺殼
4. Concha Rapanae
5. Oyster drill shell

The Effect of Hai Luo Ke

Property

Salt, cold; liver and stomach meridians entered.

Actions

Resolve phlegm, disperse nodule, relieve spasm.

Indications

Stomachache, gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, tuberculous lymphadenitis, spasm of hands and feet.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 5~15 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for applying.

Cautions

It is contraindicated in case of deficiency cold in the intestines and stomach.