The efficacy and function of musk shell

In modern life, everyone is very familiar with various Chinese herbal medicines, among which musk shell is a very common one. So what are the effects and functions of musk shell? Let’s take a look.

[Other names] Musk shell, musk shell

[Source] The outer skin of the scent gland sac of the musk deer , an animal of the Cervidae family. Cut the scent gland sac in half, remove the musk, and dry the remaining shell.

[Habitat distribution] Mainly produced in Sichuan, Tibet, Yunnan, Shaanxi, Gansu, Inner Mongolia and other places.

[Properties] Mostly divided into 2 or 4 lobes, connected at the base. It is about 3 to 5 mm thick and has layers. The inner surface has a brown-red film called "oil skin" and the middle layer is called "silver skin". It is tough and has a strong musky smell. The best ones are dry, large and have a strong aroma.

【Nature and flavor】Warm in nature, spicy in taste, non-toxic.

[entry into meridians] Enters the spleen meridian.

【Functions and indications】Opens the meridians and clears the orifices, reduces swelling and detoxifies. Treats swelling and pain caused by carbuncle, long-term carbuncle and hard and painful sores and boils. Silver peel: applied to carbuncle, swelling, redness and pain.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral administration: in powder form, 5 to 8 fen. For external use: grind into powder and apply on skin or mix into plaster.

【Note】 Do not use if you have Qi and blood deficiency.

[Additional prescription] ① Treating redness and swelling of carbuncle: Musk shell, Xanthium sibiricum, and borneol. Grind them into powder and mix with sesame oil for application.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Sichuan Chinese Materia Medica".

The above is the relevant knowledge about musk shell introduced to you. Through the above article, you can clearly understand that musk shell has many benefits and functions to the human body, so you can use musk shell to treat some diseases.