| Pin-yin: |
shi jue ming |
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| English name: |
Abalone shell |
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| Where grown: |
South China. |
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| Source: |
Dried shell of Haliotis diversicolor Reeve and its family. |
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| Properties: |
Salty, cold |
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| Channels entered: |
Liver |
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| Function: |
Supresses the hyper-functioning liver yang, extinguishes liver wind, clears heat and improves eyesight. |
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| Major Clinic Usage: |
For dizziness, blurred vision, headache, insomnia, hectic, consumptive fever due to yin deficiency, and optic atrophy. |
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| Usage and Dosage: |
3~15g. Use in decoctions. |
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| Storage: |
Store in a dry place. |
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