Qi Tonics
Snail Shell: Chinese Herb Guide
Wo Niu Ke
蜗牛壳
Name
Wo Niu Ke (Snail Shell)
The Effect of Snail Shell
Actions
Tonify qi.
Indications
Rectocele, malnutrition.
Dosage and Administrations
Made into powder for oral taking. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying on the affected area.
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Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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