Haliotidis ( 石决明 ) ...Chinese Herb...
Latin
Plant Name
Concha Haliotidis
Pinyin
Mandarin Name
Shi Jue Ming
Common
English Name
Abalone Shell
Part
of Plant Used
Whole shell
Nature
Slightly cold
Taste
Salty
Meridians
Entered
Liver, Kidneys
Common
Usages
This herb is used in formulas to treat high blood pressure, eye redness
with light sensitivity, blurred vision, glaucoma, cataracts, headaches behind
eyes, and spasms (TCM: Liver imbalances with heat symptoms).
Traditional
Usages and Functions
Quells fire and causes Yang to descend; brightens eyes and causes superficial
visual obstructions to recede.
Common
Formulas Used In
Rehmannia and Dogwood Fruit.
Processing
Required
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Remarks
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Cautions
in Use
Do not use during pregnancy. Not useful in most cases where there are no
heat symptoms.
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