What are the effects and functions of clams?

The efficacy and function of clams is to clear the lungs and dissolve phlegm, soften the firmament and disperse the knot, diuretic swelling, acid control and pain relief, astringent sores and dampness. The main treatment of phlegm-heat cough, gall tumors, phlegm nuclei, dystocia, damp-heat edema, gonorrhea, stomach pain and acidity, polycarbonate eczema.

The clam meat is tender, delicious and unusual, is a shellfish seafood in the top, known as the "East China Sea, the first fresh" reputation. Clams are rich in nutrients, containing protein, fat, carbohydrates, but also contains sugar, various amino acids, vitamins and a variety of essential minerals. Clams can be eaten in a variety of ways, can be boiled in soup, fried, braised and fried, cooking, drunk, sauce, sun-dried, excellent flavor.

Clams are one of the main shellfish traditionally farmed in China's mudflats, and are also a large export of fresh aquatic products in China.

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Smooth and beautiful clamshells, is the traditional container for medicines and cosmetics, in the early years of a popular moisturizing ointment on the face in the shell of clamshells, commonly known as "clam oil Clam oil". Clam shells are also the raw material for high standard cement. In recent years, the clam shell is also commonly used as a culture substrate for seaweed filaments.

Clams should be selected with smooth, shiny shells and a relatively flat shape. Be sure to buy live, touch the shell with your hand, can immediately close tightly, is fresh, live. Will not close the shell, or the shell has been open, are dead clams. There is a way to select clams, in the purchase, you can take two clams and knock each other on the shell, the sound is more solid, more fresh, there is empty sound, is more dead clams.

Baidu Encyclopedia - Clams (Traditional Chinese Medicine)

Baidu Encyclopedia - Clams