Used in traditional Chinese medicine to support normal heart function, blood pressure, and a restful night sleep. Oyster shell serves to sedate and calm. Oyster Shell supports normal body temperature at night, and has a calming effect and is said to calm the spirit. Also it supports normal digestive tract function.

Body meridians that benefit from oyster shell are the liver and kidney.

Oyster Shell is suggested for deficient yin of the liver and kidneys and upward flaring of yang manifests. Oyster shell (Muli) is often used in combination with Dragon's bone (Longgu), and White peony root (Baishao) in Chinese herbal remedies.

Oyster Shell is also known as:      Mu li, Muli, Concha Ostreae