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Xi Shi She

西施舌
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Name

Xi Shi She (Surf clam shell)

  1. 西施舌
  2. Surf clam shell
  3. Caro Mactrae Antiquatae

The Effect of Xi Shi She

Property

Sweet, salt, neutral; liver meridian entered.

Actions

Tonify yin and blood, clear heat and cool the liver.

Indications

Hot eyes, diabetes, liver and kidney deficiency, sores and weakness of waist and knees.

Dosage and Administrations

Cook it for eating, 30~50 g.