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