Abalone Shell

Shi Jue Ming (Abalone Shell)

Overview:
Shi Jue Ming, known as Abalone Shell in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is the shell of marine mollusks from the Haliotis species. It is traditionally used to calm the liver, anchor rising yang, and improve vision. With a cool nature and salty flavor, it has long been valued for treating symptoms like dizziness, eye discomfort, and headache due to liver heat or yin deficiency.

Traditional Uses in TCM:

1. Calms liver yang: Helps relieve dizziness, headache, and irritability caused by liver yang rising.

2. Improves vision: Used for red, swollen, or painful eyes, as well as blurred vision.

3. Clears liver heat: Supports balance in cases of internal heat related to the liver system.

Active Components:
Shi Jue Ming contains calcium carbonate, trace minerals, and organic compounds that may contribute to its cooling, anti-inflammatory, and soothing effects.

Usage and Dosage:
Typically decocted (boiled) for longer periods before other herbs are added. Standard dosage ranges from 15 to 30 grams in decoction.

Precautions: