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Spirifer’s fossil shell

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Name

Shi Yan (Spirifer’s fossil shell)

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  2. Shi Yan
  3. Fossilia Spiriferis

The Effect of Spirifer’s fossil shell

Property

Salty, cool; kidney and bladder meridians entered.

Actions

Clear damp-heat, promote diuresis and remove nebula.

Indications

Nebula, difficult urination, stranguria, leucorrhea, anal fistula, hematochezia.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 3~9 g. It should be decocted first. Proper dosage is for external application.

Cautions

It is contraindicated to pregnant women and weak people without damp-heat.