The efficacy and function of white snail shell

In daily life, people are not only very familiar with various foods, but also come into contact with a lot of medicines in daily life. Among them, white snail shell is a relatively common Chinese medicinal material. Given that there are still many people who don’t know much about white snail shells, let’s take a detailed look at it below.

【Alias】

White snail shell (Behind the Elbow).

[Original form]

For animal morphology, please refer to the entry for "Snail".

【Habitat distribution】

Produced in Zhejiang, Jiangsu and other places.

【Properties】

It is conical in shape, with 7 whorls, each with ridges and inconspicuous horizontal and oblique lines. The shell mouth is crooked and oval. The cuticle outside the shell has disappeared, so it appears grayish white. Lightweight and brittle. No odor, light taste. The best ones are those that are old, white in color, and have an intact shell.

【Preparation】

White snail shell: wash, dry and grind into small pieces. Calcined snail shells: Take clean snail shells, put them in a crucible, calcine until they are transparent, take them out, let them cool, and grind them into powder.

【Nature and flavor】

Sweet, mild and neutral.

【Function and indications】

Resolve phlegm, dissipate nodules, relieve pain, and heal ulcers. Treats cough with hot phlegm, nausea, stomachache, acid reflux, scrofula, ulcers, and burns caused by hot water or fire.

【Usage and Dosage】

For internal use: grind into powder; or make into pills. For external use: grind into powder and sprinkle or apply on affected area.

【Additional prescription】

①To treat sudden cough: grind the shells of white snails or white clams into powder and take a spoonful of it with wine. (Behind the Elbow)

【extract】

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【Source】

From Compendium of Materia Medica

Through the introduction in the above article, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of white snail shells. I hope everyone can follow the doctor's advice when taking it, and at the same time pay attention to exercise to enhance their own resistance.