Cuttlefish Bone, Cuttlebone Classic Formulas

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Secures essence and stops chronic leakage - Wu Zei Gu is a classic astringent for spermatorrhea, excessive vaginal discharge, and lower-burner instability patterns.
Stops bleeding while protecting tissue - the powdered shell is used internally for chronic bleeding patterns and externally for wounds, sores, and damp ulcerations.
Restrains acidity and relieves epigastric pain - like Hai Piao Xiao, this alternate-name record belongs to the cuttlebone tradition used for acid regurgitation and ulcer-type stomach discomfort.
Dries dampness and promotes healing externally - it can be applied to weeping lesions or traumatic bleeding where an absorbent, protective mineral powder is needed.

Wu Zei Gu with Qian Shi and Shan Zhu Yu - a traditional lower-burner astringent approach for chronic discharge and essence leakage.
Wu Zei Gu with Wa Leng Zi - a classic mineral pairing for acid regurgitation and gnawing epigastric discomfort.
Wu Zei Gu with Bai Ji in powders - a hemostatic and tissue-protective combination for ulcer bleeding and external sores.

Traditional Chinese materia medica texts treat Wu Zei Gu as an alternate name for cuttlebone, emphasizing its ability to secure essence, stop bleeding, and restrain acidity.
The slightly warm, salty, astringent profile explains why it is used both for lower-burner leakage and for sour regurgitation with Stomach discomfort.
IMPORT NOTE: this file is intentionally distinct from herb #298 because the historical import kept both Hai Piao Xiao and Wu Zei Gu as separate records even though the medicinal identity substantially overlaps.