Other Names : Concha Ostreae, Oyster Shell
Special Precautions of Mu Li
- Contraindicated for those with high fever due to Excess with an absence of sweat.
- Contraindicated for those with Deficiency disorders with Cold.
- Contraindicated for those with Kidney Deficiency without Fire.
- Contraindicated for those with spermatorrhea.
- Contraindicated for those with Damp-Heat.
- Overdose may lead to indigestion and constipation.
Health Benefits and uses of Mu Li are
- Heavily settles and calms the Spirit : Agitated Heart and Spirit with palpitations with anxiety, restlessness and insomnia
- Calms the Liver, benefits Yin and anchors Floating Yang : Liver Yin Deficiency with Liver Yang Rising or Yin Deficiency with internal Heat with restlessness, irritability, palpitations and spontaneous sweating
- Prevents leakage of fluids :
- Continuous sweat after febrile disease or in patients with steaming bone disorder
- Loss of fluids due to Deficiency with nightsweats, spontaneous sweating, nocturnal emissions, spermatorrhea or vaginal discharge and uterine bleeding
- Softens hardness and dissipates nodules : Various kinds of lumps particularly neck lumps such as goiter or scrofula
- Absorbs acidity and alleviates pain (calcined) : Excessive Stomach pain with a sour taste in the mouth