牡蛎·Concha Ostracae
Oyster Shell
Mu li duan (牡蛎) is oyster shell, the shell of an Ostreidae bivalve supplied as Concha Ostracae and held here in its calcined form. The catalogue files it among the substances that anchor and settle the spirit, on the Liver and Kidney channels.
| Pinyin | mu li duan |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 牡蛎 |
| Latin Name | Concha Ostracae |
| English Name | Oyster Shell |
| Japanese | borei |
| Korean | moryeo |