Ge Qiao (Clam Shell)

Herb 4 of 19 in Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat

Channels:

KI, LU, ST

Properties:

Bitter, Salty, Neutral

Latin:

Concha Cyclinae Sinensis

Chinese:

蛤壳

Tone Marks:

gé qiào

Alt Names:

Ge Ke, Hai Ge Ke

Chinese Herb 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

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

• Do not use in cases with Yang Deficiency or Lung Deficiency with Cold

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

• None Noted
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Chinese Herb Dosage

• 10-15 grams in decoction (Chen)
• 6-15 grams in decoction (Bensky)