The efficacy and function of brown banded ring-mouthed snail

In our lives, the Brown-banded Ring-mouthed Snail has attracted our attention because of its extremely high medicinal value. Let's take a closer look at what the brown-banded ring-mouthed snail is.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the entire species of the brown-banded ring-stomach snail of the family Ring-stomachidae.

[Original form] The shell is medium-sized, thick and strong, and has a low cone shape. The shell is 16-28mm high and 17-27mm wide. There are 5 whorls, the body whorl is enlarged, and even larger near the shell opening, so the lower part is spherical. The sutures are deep. The shell surface is smooth, shiny, light yellow, and has brown misty patterns and rings. There is a wide brown ring below the edge of the body whorl. Shell surface growth lines fine. The shell opening is round, the rim is complete and thickened, and the flesh is smooth and white. The operculum is horny and has spiral rings, with the nucleus located in the center. The umbilicus is round and cave-shaped.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Lives in rocky hilly areas, bushes and grass.

【Nature and flavor】 Salty; neutral

【Functions and indications】Astringent urine; Stops dysentery. It is used to treat enuresis in children, frequent urination, and dysentery.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: boil, take 4-5 pieces.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

From the above we can see that the traditional Chinese medicine brown-banded ring-mouthed snail has a very high medicinal value, so we can consider using the brown-banded ring-mouthed snail in our lives.