The efficacy and function of clam shells

When it comes to clam shells, we are all familiar with them. Clam shells are not only edible but also have very high medicinal effects. Eating clam shells regularly can have very good health-preserving and health-care effects.

[Source] The shell of the clam of the family Cyprinidae.

[Original form] Clam, also known as: cockle.

[Habitat distribution] Lives in mud and sand beaches near river mouths. Distributed along the coast of my country.

[Chemical composition] It mainly contains calcium carbonate, as well as calcium phosphate (about 1-2%), magnesium carbonate (about 0.5%), and a keratin "shell keratin". It also contains trace amounts of heavy metals (the numbers in brackets are micrograms per kilogram): copper (600), mercury (80), molybdenum (20) and bismuth, tin and arsenic.

【Function】 "Northeast Animal Medicine": "clears away heat and detoxifies. Treats ecthyma and impetigo."

【Usage and Dosage】 For external use: calcine, grind into powder and sprinkle.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

This article introduces to us what clam shells are. We know that clam shells have very high medicinal effects, but we must remind everyone that clam shells are generally not to be eaten indiscriminately, otherwise it will cause serious consequences. I hope everyone will treat it with caution.