Overview

Cuttlefish bone refers to the internal cartilaginous shell of the cuttlefish, a relative of the squid and octopus. Cuttlefish bone is typically smooth and white, with small, wavy lines or ridges.

The shell is rich in minerals such as calcium and carbon, and contains more than a dozen amino acids. It is usually boiled, then dried and prepared as a powder for herbal remedies.

Benefits

In traditional medicine, cuttlefish bone has salty and warm properties, and is associated with the Kidney, Liver and Stomach meridians. Its functions are to stop bleeding, harmonize the stomach and improve kidney deficiency.

Effects of cuttlefish bone and dosage

• the squid is tempered.
• The effect of blood vessels.
• Low welding past.
• Hemostatic.
• Treat hemorrhoids.
• Bloody nose.
• Colic, eyes.
• Cure hyperuricemia.
• Gastric ulcer bleeding.
• Labor cough.
• Slow-growing children.
• Women with haemorrhage.
• Using external, sprinkle the powder on the wound to stop bleeding.