Coral (short rod-shaped, small protrusions, small pores)
【Name】
【Source】
Tang Materia Medica
【Commonly Used Degree】
E
【Origin】
It is the calcareous skeleton secreted by animals of the Isididae family, such as Corallium japonicum Kishinouye.
【Characteristics】
The complete coral looks like a small tree. Generally, it is broken into short rods, 2-3cm long and 3-5mm in diameter. It has branches or small protrusions, with many small pores around it. It is red in color. The texture is hard like porcelain and not easy to break. It has no odor.
【Identification】
The best coral is red inside and out, heavy, firm, brittle, and sturdy.
【Category】
Invertebrates