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Pin-yin:	ge qiao

English name:	Clam shell

Where grown:	Along the coast of China.

Source:	The dried shell of Meretrix meretrix Linnaeus and its family.

Properties:	Bitter, salty, cold

Channels entered:	Lung, kidney, stomach

Function:	Clears heat, dispels dampness, transforms phlegm and disperses accumulated pathogenic masses.

Major Clinic Usage:	For coughing due to phlegm-fire, deficient qi, edema, turbid nocturnal emission, goiter, eczema and burns.

Cautions:	Reduce the dosage in cases of stomach and spleen deficiency with cold. Otherwise stomach or spleen strengthening medicine should be taken.

Usage and Dosage::	6~15g. Roast first for better result. To take in powdered form, place in a cheesecloth bag before decocting. To use externally, place powders in a cloth or mix in oil then apply to wounds.

Storage:	Store in a dry place.

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