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Oyster Shell

Oyster Shell is listed in the traditional category “Substances that Calm the Spirit: Substances that Anchor, Settle and Calm the Spirit (Substances that Calm the Liver and Extinguish Wind).” Source-described actions include Heavily settles and calms the Spirit; Calms the Liver, benefits Yin and anchors Floating Yang; Prevents the leakage of fluids. This educational materia medica profile documents traditional properties, functions, and safety context.

Key reference facts

Category
Substances that Calm the Spirit: Substances that Anchor, Settle and Calm the Spirit (Substances that Calm the Liver and Extinguish Wind)
Nature
Cool
Flavor
Salty, Astringent
Channels
Liver, Kidney, (Gallbladder), (Heart)

Source reference: American Dragon · Mu Li

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