The Efficacy and Functions of Sea Squid Bone (Sepia)
Disease description:
Recently, my stomach has been feeling uncomfortable quite often, with occasional acid reflux and mild pain. I heard that cuttlebone (sea cuttlefish bone) is good for the stomach, and I would like to know specifically what benefits and effects it has. Can cuttlebone effectively help with my condition of stomach acid and stomach pain?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Sea cuttlebone, also known as cuttlefish bone, is the internal shell of a marine animal called cuttlefish. Its main functions and benefits include:
1. Astringent and hemostatic effects: The active ingredients in sea cuttlebone can promote blood coagulation and help alleviate symptoms such as rectal bleeding and hematuria.
2. Consolidating essence and reducing leukorrhea: Sea cuttlebone effectively regulates reproductive health, helping to treat conditions such as male spermatorrhea and excessive female leukorrhea.
3. Neutralizing acid and relieving pain: Sea cuttlebone can neutralize gastric acid, alleviate symptoms such as stomach pain and acid reflux caused by excess stomach acid, and has certain anti-inflammatory properties, thus serving as an adjunctive treatment for gastrointestinal inflammation.
4. Promoting tissue regeneration and wound healing: When applied externally to skin injuries, burns, or ulcers, it accelerates wound healing, reduces scar formation, and provides effective repair and protection.
5. Softening hardened masses and dispersing nodules: Sea cuttlebone can soften hard nodules and serves as an adjunctive treatment for nodular diseases such as thyroid nodules and mammary gland nodules.
6. Tonifying the kidneys and enhancing yang: Long-term, moderate use can strengthen the body and improve sexual function, making it suitable for symptoms such as lumbago, knee weakness, and fatigue caused by kidney deficiency.
