Note: the actions, contraindications and usage sections are currently published in Arabic (primary market content); translations are in progress. Herb name, nature, taste and meridians are shown as is.
Hai Ge Ke
海蛤壳 Hai Ge Ke
Meretricis Concha
Nature
寒
Taste
咸
📍
Meridians
肺 · 胃
💊 Actions
Dissolves hot phlegm, directs fire downward, and softens hardness to dissipate masses (when ground into powder); used for cough with hot phlegm and thyroid nodules/masses.
Contraindications
Contraindicated in gastric cold due to deficiency.
📖 Usage & Dosage
9-15 grams.