Medicinal value of mussels

River clams are a kind of mollusk. The meat inside is edible and has relatively high nutritional value. At the same time, river clams are also a kind of traditional Chinese medicine and are helpful in treating some diseases. Although river clams are relatively common, they still have many magical effects when combined with many medicinal materials. So don’t underestimate river clams. So what is the medicinal value of river clams?

[Other names] Toothless clam, pond clam, pearl clam, dorsal toothless clam, triangular sail clam, ray-split ridge clam, pleated crown clam

[Source] Mollusca, class Cynomorium, family Cercopodidae, Anodonta woodiana Lea; Hyriopsis cumingii Lea; Schistodesmus lampreyanus Baird et Adams.; Cristaria plicata Leach, the meat and juice of which are used as medicine.

[Habitat distribution] It lives in the mud and sand of rivers, lakes, ponds, and paddy fields in various places.

[Chemical composition] Clam meat contains protein, fat, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamins A, B1 and B2.

[Nature and flavor] Clam meat: sweet, salty, and cold.

[Functions and indications] Clam meat: quenches thirst, eliminates heat, detoxifies, and removes red eyes.

[Usage and Dosage] 1 live river clam, about 1 fen of coptis root powder, a little borneol, wait for the clam water to flow out, collect it in a bowl, and apply it to the affected area with chicken feathers, several times a day.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

The above is an introduction to the medicinal value of river clams. It is a common Chinese medicinal material. Because it is very common, it is often forgotten by people, but its effect is very great. As long as you use the right method, river clams will bring great help to our body, so everyone should know how to use some of the functions of food to maintain the body.