#Bloodycockle

Within the vibrant kitchens and bustling markets of Thailand, the humble blood cockle—known locally as หอยแครง (hoi kraeng)—holds not only a cherished place at the dining table but also a deeper, centuries-old role in the realm of healing. While many Thais relish this mollusk in spicy salads and street food delicacies, few realize that the shell of Anadara granosa, the scientific name for this ark clam, also occupies a storied position in Thai traditional medicine. As scientific curiosity grows about natural remedies, Anadara granosa has become the subject of intense investigation, raising compelling questions about the intersection between ancestral knowledge and contemporary health research.