The efficacy and function of clam shells The medicinal value of clam shells

Clams are a common food with tender meat and delicious taste. Most people like to eat them, but do you know about the shell of the clam? Do you know what its effects and functions are? Don't underestimate the clam shell. After it is collected and dried, it can be used as medicine, and its medicinal value is particularly high. Below I will give a detailed introduction to it so that everyone can easily understand the effects and functions of the clam shell.

The efficacy and function of clam shells

1. The efficacy of clam shells

Clam shell can be used as medicine. It tastes salty and is cold in nature. It can clear the lungs and resolve phlegm, soften and disperse nodules, promote diuresis, reduce swelling and relieve pain. It is usually used to treat many common diseases in humans, such as phlegm-heat cough, phlegm nodules, flank pain and body water. The treatment is mainly based on decoction, and the dosage is mostly between ten and fifteen grams.

2. Clam shells can cure bloody dysentery

Clam shells have a good therapeutic effect on human dysentery and internal heat. In normal treatment, you can grind the clam shells into fine powder, add honey water and mix well. Take two coins each time, once a day. In addition, it can also treat human edema and urinary problems. When treating, just boil the clam shells with water and take it.

3. Clam shells can cure lymphatic tuberculosis

Clams can soften and disperse lumps, and have a good therapeutic effect on human lymph tuberculosis. During normal treatment, four cents of clam shells, five cents each of seaweed and oysters, and six cents of selfheal are added together with water to boil and then taken once a day. Clam shells can also treat vulvar eczema. During treatment, the clam shells need to be calcined and ground into powder, added with borneol and mixed evenly, and then applied directly to the body, which can quickly relieve pain and itching.