Antitussive and Antiasthmatic Herbs
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Xian Ke (Corbicula Shell)
Quick answer
蚬壳: resolve phlegm, relieve cough, eliminate dampness and harmonize the stomach.

Name
Xian Ke (Corbicula Shell)
The Effect of 蚬壳
Property
Salt, warm; lung and stomach meridians entered.
Actions
Resolve phlegm, relieve cough, eliminate dampness and harmonize the stomach.
Indications
Barbiers, gastric disorder causing nausea, vomiting, ulcer, eczema, cough with phlegm and asthma, acid regurgitation.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 15~20 g, or made into powder. Proper dosage is for external application. Stir-bake it into charcoal and then pound into powder for applying.
When to see a doctor: herbal care suits mild, everyday issues. For worsening, severe, or sudden symptoms — or if you are pregnant, on medication, or treating a child — consult a licensed practitioner first.
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