Hai Ge Qiao/Hai Ge Ke (Concha Meretricis, Clam Shell, 海蛤殼)

1 lb authentic, natural Hai Ge Qiao in bulk herb (sealed bag)

Common names: Meretrex Meretrex, Ha ke, Duan Ha Ke, Calcined clam shells

Scientific name: Concha Meretricis seu Cyclinae

Parts used: shell

Main Uses: Tastes bitter and salty, and is cold in nature. It enters the lung and stomach meridians. Its functions include clearing heat and resolving phlegm, softening and dispersing nodules, neutralizing stomach acid and relieving pain, and promoting diuresis and reducing swelling.

Based on standardized traditions of Chinese Medicine, the process of selecting, slicing, drying, sterilizing, fermenting, roasting, and steaming has been applied to achieve best properties and efficiencies of each herb.  

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