Single Herb Glossary
Shí Jué Míng 石決明
| Pharmaceutical name | Haliotidis Concha abalone shell "stone unhampered clarity" |
| Category | Extinguish Wind and Stop Tremors |
| Key Properties | Cools Liver Heat Anchors Liver Yang Extinguishes Liver Wind Nourishes Liver Yin |
| Properties | Salty Cold |
| Tropism | KD, LV |
| Actions & Indications | 1) Drain LV Fire, Anchor & Sedate LV Yang (& Nourish LV Yin) 2) Improves Vision & Causes Superficial Visual Obstructions to Recede 3) Recently Used for Increased Gastric Acidity, and, Topically, for Bleeding due to Trauma. |
| Dosages | 15-30g |
| Contraindications (TCM) | CI: Caution with Cold and Deficiency of SP/ST with reduced appetite and loose stools. |
| Contraindications (Western) | |
| Chemical Composition | Calcium carbonate, small amounts of magnesium, iron, silica, phosphate, and 17 different amino acids |
| Pharmacological Effects | |
| Herb-Drug Interactions | |
| Classical Formula(s) |
Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin (Gastrodia and Uncaria Decoction) 天麻芶藤飲 (天麻勾藤饮) E Jiao Ji Zi Huang Tang (Ass-Hide Gelatin and Egg Yolk Decoction) 阿膠雞子黃湯 |
This information is a reference tool for Chinese herbal studies. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult a primary health professional if you require health advisory.