What are the effects and functions of cuttlefish bone

I believe that friends who have had stomach problems will not be unfamiliar with cuttlefish bones. Because generally speaking, if we want to regulate our bodies through traditional Chinese medicine, when we see a doctor, the traditional Chinese medicine prescription given by the doctor will usually contain cuttlefish bones. So, cuttlefish bone has certain medicinal value. Besides this, what other functions and effects does it have? Let’s take a look below.

1. Antacid and analgesic effects

The calcium carbonate contained in cuttlefish bones can neutralize stomach acid, relieve symptoms of acid vomiting and heartburn, and promote the absorption of inflammation on the ulcer surface, stop bleeding, and relieve local pain. Therefore, it can be used as an antacid. Experiments show that its compound preparation Wubesan has a significant effect of absorbing pepsin and neutralizing gastric acid, which can reduce the irritation of gastric acid to the gastric ulcer surface, and also reduce the digestive effect of protease on the ulcer surface, and can accelerate the healing of gastric ulcers in mice. In addition to its local effect of antagonizing gastric acid, Wubesan seems to have a systemic effect similar to anticholeretic nerve drugs in inhibiting gastric acid secretion. Compared with several other commonly used antacids, its in vivo effect is greater than other drugs and its effect is longer-lasting. In in vitro tests, its antacid effect is lower than that of magnesium oxide, magnesium milk, and calcium magnesium tablets, but greater than that of aluminum hydroxide gel.

2. Hemostatic effect

The colloid, organic matter and gastric juice it contains can form a protective film on the ulcer surface, causing the bleeding to coagulate, thus having a hemostatic effect. Cuttlefish bone meal sponge can be used as a topical hemostatic agent.

Now everyone knows the functions and effects of cuttlefish bones. It is recommended that friends with stomach problems should not only use Chinese medicine to regulate the body, but also pay more attention to dietary issues. Otherwise, even if Chinese medicine regulates your body, if you continue to have an irregular diet, there is still a possibility of relapse.