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  Herb 4 of 19 in Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat
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Properties:
Bitter, Salty, Neutral Latin:
Concha Cyclinae Sinensis Alt Names:
Ge Ke, Hai Ge Ke |
Actions
- Clears Heat, Transforms Phlegm
For cough and wheeze with viscous yellow sputum that is difficult to expectorate along with chest and rib pain caused by Phlegm Heat or Phlegm Fire
- Softens Hardness and Dissipates Nodules
For scrofula and thyroid nodules (goiter)
- Promotes Urination
Mildly promotes urination for painful urinary dribbling, vaginal discharge, and edema
- Neutralizes Gastric Acid, Relieves Pain
Chemically neutralizes gastric acid and relieves pain in cases with acid regurgitation, gastric ulcers, and duodenal ulcers
Contraindications and Cautions
- Do not use in cases with Yang Deficiency or Lung Deficiency with Cold
Herb-Drug Interactions
- This section is being researched, and is not completed.
Toxicity and Overdose
Dosage
- 10-15 grams in decoction (Chen)
- 6-15 grams in decoction (Bensky)
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- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
- Max Wichtl
- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- Qiao Yi