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紫贝齿
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Zi Bei Chi

Concha Mauritiae

Purple Cowrie Shell

Calming / Wind-Extinguishing
About this herb

A small sea shell used to calm the Liver and brighten the eyes.

PinyinZi Bei Chi
Chinese紫贝齿
Latin (pharmaceutical)Concha Mauritiae
EnglishPurple Cowrie Shell
CategoryCalming / Wind-Extinguishing
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