Abalone shell, also known asShijueming(a term in Traditional Chinese Medicine), sea ear, or nine-hole abalone, is the outer shell of abalones.
Main Components
It contains a large amount of calcium carbonate and organic matter, as well as magnesium salts, silicates, sulfates, phosphates and other substances. The choline component it contains has bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effects.
Medicinal Value
Clearing liver fire and improving eyesight: It can clear liver fire, promote eye blood circulation, and relieve redness, swelling and pain of the eyes, blurred vision and other symptoms caused by excessive liver fire or deficiency of liver and kidney yin.
Calming the nerves: It helps relieve tension and anxiety, improves sleep quality, and has an auxiliary therapeutic effect on insomnia with many dreams, palpitations and restlessness.
Other Applications
Decoration and craft material: The iridescent nacre layer of abalone shell can be used as a material for decorations and shell carving crafts. It is made into necklaces, earrings, ornaments and other handcrafts, which have high ornamental and artistic value.
Notes
Shijuemingis the standard Chinese medicinal name for abalone shell, retained here to reflect its traditional medicinal context.
The "pearl layer" refers to the inner iridescent layer of the shell, a key feature for its decorative use.
