Dried Oyster Shell Pieces 500g Mu Li Seafood Herb for Traditional Decoctions and Soups

Dried Oyster Shell, known in TCM as Mu Li (牡蛎), is the processed shell of Ostrea species, supplied as clean dried pieces for herbal use. In TCM theory it is salty and cool in nature and traditionally associated with calming the liver, softening hardness, and supporting restful sleep. Traditionally decocted before use in herbal formulas.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried oyster shell pieces prepared for traditional herbal decoction
• Known in TCM as Mu Li (牡蛎), a classic mineral shell ingredient
• Salty and cool in nature according to traditional Chinese medicine theory
• Traditionally used in formulas for calming the liver and softening hardness
• 500g sealed bag with nitrogen-flushed packaging for freshness

Quality & Sensory

Pieces are typically grayish-white to off-white with a hard, heavy texture and rough outer surface. The shell has no strong aroma, and when decocted it imparts a mild mineral taste to the herbal liquid.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Decoct with other herbs in traditional formulas
• Simmer before use as commonly required for shell ingredients
• Combine with herbs such as dragon bone in traditional decoctions
• Use in seasonal herbal soup preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Mu Li is traditionally decocted for 20-30 minutes before adding other herbs, as shell ingredients require longer cooking. It is traditionally paired with Long Gu (dragon bone) in formulas associated with calming and anchoring, and with herbs like Chai Hu in classical combinations. Traditionally used in autumn and winter decoctions.

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