Name
Bang Fen (Powdered Shell of Freshwater Mussel)
The Effect of Anodonta clam shell-powder
Property
Salty, cold; lung, liver and stomach meridians entered.
Actions
Resolve phlegm and dissipate stagnation, clear heat and dry dampness.
Indications
Sores and boils, leucorrhea, vomiting, stomachache, eczema, cough due to fluid retention.
Dosage and Administrations
Made into pills or powder, 3~6 g. Proper dosage is for external application. Apply it on the affected area.