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Shi Jue Ming (石決明), abalone shell, heavily calms the Liver and anchors ascendant yang, and clears Liver heat to benefit the eyes; a principal herb for Liver-yang headache and for eye disorders.
Latin / Pharmaceutical Name
Haliotis (Concha Haliotidis)
Common English Name
Abalone shell
Taste
Salty
Temperature
Cold
Channels Entered
Liver
Actions & Functions
- Calms the Liver and anchors ascendant yang
- Clears Liver heat and benefits the eyes (brightens vision, removes screens)
Indications
Liver yang rising with dizziness, headache and irritability; and red, painful eyes, blurred vision and cataract from Liver heat.
Dosage
15-30 g, decocted first.
Common Combinations
With Ju Hua and Gou Teng for Liver-yang/heat eye and head disorders.
Cautions & Contraindications
Use with caution in Spleen-Stomach deficiency-cold.