Dried Oyster Shell Mu Li 500g Washed Raw Herbal Material Bulk Traditional TCM Ingredient
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Description
Dried Oyster Shell, known in TCM as Mu Li (牡蛎), from the shell of Ostrea species, supplied as washed whole shell pieces. In TCM theory it is salty and cooling, traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and external applications. This is a raw agricultural product, not a substitute for medicine; consult a qualified practitioner before use.


Key Selling Points
- Authentic Mu Li oyster shell supplied as a raw Chinese herbal material
- Washed and sun-dried shell pieces ready for decoction or grinding
- Recognized in TCM as salty and cooling, entering the liver and kidney channels
- Bulk 500g pack suitable for herbal shops and home preparation
- Versatile raw material for decoctions, powders, and external herbal use


Quality & Sensory
Pieces typically appear grayish-white to off-white with a hard, heavy texture and rough outer surface. The shell is odorless with a faint mineral character, and decocted liquid is typically neutral to mildly mineral in taste.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Raw herbal material |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 牡蛎 |
| Pinyin | Mu Li |
| Botanical Name | Ostrea species |
| Plant Part | Shell |
| Net Weight | 500g |


Usage Scenarios
- Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
- Ground into powder for external topical pastes
- Added to herbal formulas prepared by practitioners
- Used in folk external washes and compresses


Traditional Uses
In TCM practice, Mu Li is traditionally used in decoctions, often crushed or pre-decocted before adding other herbs, and commonly paired with herbs such as Long Gu in classical formulas. Traditionally associated with calming, softening hardness, and supporting stomach acid balance in folk use. Also ground for external applications. Consult a qualified practitioner for guidance.


FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is washed and dried oyster shell, known in TCM as Mu Li, supplied as a raw herbal material in a 500g bulk pack.
Q: What is its traditional value?
A: In TCM theory it is salty and cooling and traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels, used in classical decoctions and external applications.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: It is typically crushed and simmered in decoctions, or ground into powder for external use, following guidance from a qualified practitioner.


Additional information
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20 × 15 × 10 cm |
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