The efficacy and function of Haibai Stone

Haibai stone is a traditional Chinese medicine. This type of medicine can involve many aspects in the treatment of diseases, so before choosing Haibai stone, you must have a good understanding of it. Let us introduce it in detail below.

【Alias】 Goose pipe stone

[Source] Medicinal material source: The discrete stone skeletons of various helmet corals such as the rough helmet coral of the Eriophoridae family.

[Original form] Rough gray coral, the shape of the colony is irregular, changing with the surrounding environment. If the space is wide, the colony will be blocky and convex, and if the space is small, the colony will be deformed. It can secrete lime, which enables the group to grow hard bones. The convex "coral skeleton" coral cups are numerous and dense, the handle is slightly round or oval, and a few are rectangular. The long and second round septa are large and prominent, almost reaching the center of the handle, with many small particles on both sides. The septa in the third wheel are narrower, the red 1/2 radius is wider, and there are fewer particles. The fourth whorl of septa is incompletely developed. The coral ribs are thick, extending from the upper part of the cup wall to the base.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Yellow-green in color when alive, with white tentacles; when retracted, the mouth becomes dark green. It is a warm water species and generally lives on coral reef platforms below the low tide zone at a depth of about 15m. It is only distributed in tropical waters and is an important component of the coral percentage.

[Properties] Identification of properties: This product is in irregular block shape with many round or oval protrusions. The surface is grayish yellow. It has a faint smell and tastes slightly salty.

[Chemical composition] The main component is calcium carbonate (CaCO3), and it also contains small amounts of magnesium, silicon, iron, etc.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet; neutral

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies; resolves phlegm and dissipates stagnation. Mainly used for dysentery, tracheitis, scrofula

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 15-30g. For external use: take appropriate amount, grind into powder and apply on the affected area.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above are some basic functions of Haibai Stone introduced to you, as well as the method of eating Haibai Stone, so that you will not use it wrongly when eating it, and you can also bring out the value of Haibai Stone more correctly.