The efficacy and function of clams

Many people know that clams have unique therapeutic effects on some diseases. In fact, the magical effects of clams are far more than that. The following will tell you in detail about the effects of clams.

[Other names] Kuilu (Erya), Kuiha, Fulei, Wawuzi (Shuowen), Hanzi (Lingbiao Luyi), Fulao (Bencao Tujing), Xueha, Maoha (Shandong Chinese Medicine).

[Source] It is the meat of clams such as the giant clams , mud clams , and hairy clams of the family Colamidae. Harvesting in spring and autumn.

【Original form】 ① Kui clam

[Chemical composition] The meat of giant clam contains 82.04% water, 15.79% crude protein, 0.45% crude fat, 1.72% ash and 1.067% glycogen. Every 100 grams contains 400 international units of vitamin A, 200 micrograms of B1, 200 micrograms of B2, 2.5 milligrams of niacin, and 10 milligrams of C.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, warm.

【Functions and indications】Nourishes the blood, warms the middle, and strengthens the stomach. Treats blood deficiency, itching, stomachache, indigestion, and diarrhea with pus and blood.

【Note】 "Sui Xi Ju Diet" says: "People with excessive dampness and heat should avoid this."

[Discussions by various scholars] "Compendium of Materia Medica": "Clams are sweet in taste, warm in nature, and non-toxic. The "Classic" says: If the body is deficient, use sweet to replenish it. It also says: If the body is deficient, use warming qi. Sweet and warm can replenish qi and replenish the middle, so that the five internal organs are at peace, the stomach qi is strong, and the wind and cold in the heart, abdomen, waist and spine are all cured. If the stomach is strong, food will be digested naturally, if the internal organs are warm, the yang will rise naturally, and if the qi is full, the blood will bloom naturally."

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Supplement to Compendium of Materia Medica"

The effects and functions of clams are varied, and we should choose the appropriate way of eating according to different physical symptoms. In life, we can learn more about this when we have free time.