Dried Arca Shell Waleng Zi 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Sea Shell Slices

Dried Arca Shell, known in TCM as Waleng Zi (瓦楞子), from the shells of Arca species marine mollusks. These cleaned and dried shell pieces are a classic mineral-shell ingredient in traditional Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, Waleng Zi is salty in flavor and traditionally associated with dissolving phlegm accumulation and softening hardness. Traditionally prepared by decoction, often with a longer cooking time, and used under the guidance of a qualified herbal practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Waleng Zi (瓦楞子) sea shell pieces in a 500g prepacked bag
• Botanical source is the shell of Arca species marine clams, processed by cleaning and sun drying
• A traditional TCM mineral-shell herb valued in classical herbal formulas
• Salty in flavor according to TCM theory, traditionally associated with softening hardness
• Suitable for decoction use in traditional herbal preparations

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale gray to whitish shell fragments with a hard, ridged, corrugated texture and a faint marine mineral character. The pieces are dry and lightweight for their size, with no strong aroma, as is typical for dried shell material.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction prepared with extended simmering
• Ingredient in classical TCM shell-based formulas
• Herbal material for practitioner-guided traditional preparations
• Collection item for traditional Chinese medicine study and reference

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Waleng Zi is traditionally used in decoctions, often requiring longer boiling than plant herbs due to its hard shell nature. It is traditionally associated with dissolving phlegm nodules and softening accumulations, and is commonly recorded in classical materia medica. Traditionally it may be combined with other herbs in formulas addressing phlegm and stagnation patterns, always under professional guidance.

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