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Properties & Channels

Drug Interactions

Incompatible Herbs

Toxic or Endangered

Latin Name Notes

Channels: LIV, KI Properties: Salty, Astringent, Cool Latin: Concha Ostreae Chinese: 牡蛎 Tone Marks: mŭ lì

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Contraindications and Cautions

Herb-Drug Interactions

Toxicity and Overdose

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This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

• Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang (Bupleurum Plus Dragon Bone and Oyster Shell Decoction)
  Formulas that Sedate and Calm the Spirit
• Da Ding Feng Zhu (Major Arrest Wind Pearl)
  Formulas that Extinguish Internal Wind
• e Jiao Ji Zi Huang Tang (Ass Hide Gelatin and Egg Yolk Decoction)
  Formulas that Extinguish Internal Wind
• Gu Chong Tang (Stabilize Gushing Pill)
  Formulas that Stabilize the Womb
• Gui Zhi Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction Plus Dragon Bone and Oyster Shell)
  Formulas that Stabilize the Kidneys
• Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan (Metal Lock Pill to Stabilize the Essence)
  Formulas that Stabilize the Kidneys
• Mu Li San (Oyster Shell Decoction)
  Formulas that Stabilize the Exterior and the Lungs
• San Jia Fu Mai Tang (Three Shell Decoction to Restore the Pulse)
  Formulas that Extinguish Internal Wind
• Tu Si Zi Wan (Cuscuta Seed Pill)
  Formulas that Warm and Tonify the Yang
• Xiao Luo Wan (Reduce Scrofula Pill)
  Formulas that Transform Phlegm and Dissipate Nodules
• Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang (Sedate the Liver and Extinguish Wind Decoction)
  Formulas that Extinguish Internal Wind

References

Herbs

• 13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition) - Dan Bensky
• 25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article) - Fugh-Berman A.
• 17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition) - Him Che. Yeung
• 12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition) - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
• 26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition) - Max Wichtl

Formulas

• 15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition) - Dan Bensky
• 18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition) - Him Che. Yeung
• 16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition) - Qiao Yi

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist. Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.