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definition

salt water clam:

Chinese:
» qualities: cold, salty
» actions: stomach, diuretic, eliminates mucus, softens masses
» uses: edema, mucus discharge, goiter, vaginal discharge, hemorrhoids

fresh water clam:

Chinese:
» qualities: cold, sweet, salty
» actions: detoxifies, sharpens vision, strengthens Liver and Kidney
» uses: vaginal bleeding and discharge, pink eye, eczema, hemorrhoids

salt water clam shell:

Chinese:
» qualities: cold, salty
» actions: diuretic, softens hardness
» uses: edema, goiter, hemorrhoids, diabetes

fresh water clam shell:

Chinese:
» qualities: Cold, salty
» actions: eliminates mucus, dries dampness
» uses: mucus discharge, vaginal discharge, stomachache, hiccoughs, vomiting, eczema

biochemical:
» form: raw clams
» portion: 3 ounces
» calories (kcal): 63
» weight (g): 85
» water (%): 81.9
» protein (g): 10.9
» fat (g): 0.8
» carbohydrates (g): 2.2
» unsaturated fatty acid (g): 0.7
» saturated fatty acid (g): 0.1
» calories from fat (%): 11.4
» cholesterol (mg): 29
» dietary fiber (g):
» vitamin A (RE): 255
» vitamin A (IU): 77
» vitamin B1 (mg):
» vitamin B2 (mg): 0.18
» vitamin B3 (mg): 1.5
» vitamin B6 (mg): 42
» vitamin B12 (mcg):
» vitamin C (mg):
» vitamin E (IU):
» folic acid (mcg):
» pantothenic acid (mg): 0.31
» sodium (mg): 47
» potassium (mg): 267
» calcium (mg): 39
» phosphorus (mg): 144
» magnesium (mg): 8
» iron (mg): 11.9
» zinc (mg): 1.16
» copper (mg): 0.292
» manganese (mg): 0.425

Lu, p. 124


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