The efficacy and function of Dongfeng snail shell

Traditional Chinese medicine requires the use of Chinese medicine when treating diseases, and the Dongfeng snail shell, as a kind of Chinese medicinal material, is also frequently used. So, let’s talk about the effects and functions of the Dongfeng snail shell.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The shells of the moth snails Babylonia sphaerocephala and Babylonia square-spotted.

[Original morphology] 1. Mud snail, the shell is long oval, hard and thick, the shell height is generally 56-70mm, the width is about 2/3 of the height, there are 8-10 whorls, the suture line is obvious, the spiral part is conical, each layer increases rapidly, the upper part of the 3-4 layers of the expanded part forms a shoulder angle, and the bottom of the shoulder angle is slightly straight. The shell surface is grayish white, with a yellowish-brown skin on the outside, and some individuals have faint light brown spots. The shell surface is smooth and the growth lines are obvious. The shell opening is long oval, and the inside is white and shiny. The outer lip is thin, while the inner lip is thick and curled outward. The navel is not deep. In some individuals the navel is covered by the inner lip. Anterior groove with rounded thick ribs. The operculum is horny, oblong, thick, and brown, with the nucleus located on the anterior and inner side.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: 1. Lives in soft mud or muddy seabed at a depth of 7-30m. Carnivorous.

[Properties] Identification of properties (1) The shell of the mud snail is oval in shape, 0.0-7.0cm high and 3.0-4.0cm wide, with the shell width being approximately 2/3 of the shell height. The outer surface is smooth, yellowish brown, with a thin layer of shell, and the inner surface is white and shiny. The spiral part is cone-shaped, accounting for about 1/2 of the shell height, and the body whorl is enlarged. The shell opening is long oval, the front groove is short, forming a large notch; the back groove is small. Heavy and solid. It has a faint smell and tastes slightly salty.

[Chemical composition] Shells mainly contain calcium carbonate.

【Nature and flavor】 Salty; Cool

【Functions and indications】Antacid and analgesic; clearing away heat and detoxifying. Intended for treating excessive gastric acid, gastric and duodenal ulcers, scabies, and burns

【Usage and Dosage】 Oral administration: 5-10g of calcined powder. For external use: take appropriate amount, grind into powder and apply on the affected area.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Therefore, through the detailed introduction of the traditional Chinese medicine Dongfeng snail shell in the above article, it is not difficult to find that Dongfeng snail shell has many effects and functions, and its effect in health care is still very good.