Cuttlefish bone, also known as cuttlebone, first appeared in Huangdi Neijing. It tastes salty, astringent and warm, has astringent effect, and can stop bleeding, solidify semen, stop leukorrhagia, inhibit acid, eliminate dampness and heal sores. Oral administration can be used to treat acid regurgitation, acid regurgitation, hematemesis, epistaxis (nosebleed), metrorrhagia, hematochezia, nocturnal emission and leukorrhagia.

Its chemical composition is mainly calcium carbonate and contains many minerals. Modern research shows that calcium carbonate can neutralize gastric acid, change the pH value of gastric contents, reduce the activity of pepsin and promote the healing of ulcer surface. It has certain curative effect on gastritis, gastric ulcer, gastrorrhagia and other gastropathy.

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Cuttlefish bone tastes astringent, and the soup made by Hericium erinaceus can strengthen the spleen and nourish the stomach, which is suitable for people with epigastric discomfort caused by hyperacidity and digestive tract ulcer. Hericium erinaceus is flat and sweet, and ancient literature records that it can benefit the five internal organs, help digestion, strengthen the spleen and help the stomach, and treat physical weakness.

Rich in Hericium erinaceus polysaccharide, it has protective effect on gastrointestinal mucosa, can promote the repair of damaged gastrointestinal mucosa, and has anti-gastritis and gastric ulcer effects. Modern pharmacological research shows that Hericium erinaceus can significantly improve the eradication rate of Helicobacter pylori and ulcer healing rate, and can treat digestive system diseases such as gastric mucosal injury and chronic atrophic gastritis.

People's Network-abalone shell cuttlefish bone can also be used as medicine.