Oyster Shell, Mǔ Lì, 牡蛎, Concha Ostrea Gigas

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For: acid reflux • duodenal ulcer • peptic ulcer •
Attributes: alkaline • gastrointestinal
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Category: Calm Shen
English: Oyster Shell    Pinyin:  Mu Li      Pharmaceutical: Concha Ostrea Gigas  
Organs: Liver • Kidney      Temperature: Slightly cold  
Taste: Salty • Astringent       Toxicity:   
Patterns: Liver Yang rising from Liver Yin deficiency • Injured Yin 
Actions:  Calm Shen • Calm Liver • Anchor yang rising • Neutralize stomach acids • Relieve stomach pain • Soften hardness • Remove nodules • Reduce fluid leakage from deficiency • Disperse stagnation
Key 2nd Actions: Stop Sweating • Treat Leukorrhea • Treat Spermatorrhea
Indications: Liver yang rising because of Liver Yin deficiency. Hot phlegm with lumps or masses. scrofula • goiters • acid reflux • duodenal ulcer • peptic ulcer • permatorrhea • vaginal discharge • night sweats, enuresis • spontaneous sweating
Contraindications: damp heat • constipation
Typical Dosage: 15g to 30g          Guidelines
Parts Used:       Notable for: Stop Sweating • Treat Leukorrhea • Treat Spermatorrhea
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Dui Yao
MU LI/ XUAN SHEN: Lumps or nodules like scrofula, lipoma, swollen glands, and/or phlegm-fire goiters in the neck or inguinal canal and other parts of the body. Xiao Luo Wan [35]. ■ MU LI/ HUANG QI: Spontaneous sweating from Qi/Yang deficiency. Night sweating from Yin deficiency. Spontaneous sweating from Qi and Yin deficiency. Mu Li San.[35] ■ MU LI/ LONG GU: Liver Yang Rising - vexation, agitation, palpitations, insomnia, dizziness, and tinnitus. Yin Deficiency Hypertension. Continuous diarrhea or dysentery. Urinary incontinence, spermatorrhea, vaginal discharge, and sweating due to deficiency. Chai Hu Long Gu Mu Li Tang.[35]
Formulas with Mu Li
Da Ding Feng Zhu, Chai Hu Gui Zhi Gan Jiang Tang, Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang, Gui Zhi Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang, Gui Zhi Ren Shen Tang, Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan, Mu Li San, Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang

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Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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