Hai Ge Ke

Cyclinae Sinensis, Concha

Properties: BITTER, SALTY - NEUTRAL
Dosage: 6-15g.
Meridian: KIDNEY, LUNG, STOMACH

-clear heat, direct lung Qi down
–transform thick sputum with chest and or rib pain
-soften hardness, dissipate nodules – phlegm fire goiter and scrofula
-epigastric pain, acid reflux – (calcined powdered form)

Reference
Benskey & Gamble 1986, Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, Seattle Washington, Eastland Press