MU LI

Names for Mu Li
Pharmaceutical:	Concha Ostreae
Botanical:	Ostrea gigas Thunberg, Ostrea talienwahensis Crosse, Ostrea rivularis Gould (Ostreidae)
Other names:
Description:	Oyster Shell.

Actions
Soothes the Liver; Controls ascending Yang due to Yin Deficiency; Resolves masses; Softens masses; Preserves Body Fluids; ...

Origin of mu li
Northern China's coastal provinces until Hainan island.;

Preparation of mu li
The drug is collected all the year round, removed from soft part, washed clean, dried, and milled. The shell can also be calcined.;

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