Effects and functions of calcined mother-of-pearl

Pearls can be said to be treasures, because their value is also very high. Generally, rich people like to wear them, especially wealthy women. They can be used as jewelry, and they also have other functions, such as calcined mother-of-pearl, which is calcined with mother-of-pearl. So what is mother-of-pearl? Mother-of-pearl is the pearl oyster of the family Hylobates triangularis, the pleated crown oyster or the family Pearl Oyster. The first two are produced in rivers and lakes across the country, and the latter is mainly produced in Hainan Island, Guangdong Province, and the coastal areas of Guangxi Province. It can be harvested all year round, de-fleshed, cleaned, dried, and used raw or calcined. What are the functions and effects of calcined mother-of-pearl?

Characteristics of calcined mother-of-pearl: The growth rings on the shell surface are arranged in a circular pattern. The dorsal margin is convex upward, producing a large triangular sail-like hind wing. The outer shell scar is obvious inside the shell, the anterior adductor muscle scar is oval, and the posterior adductor muscle scar is slightly triangular. Both the upper and lower shells have two pseudo-main teeth, the left shell has two long lateral teeth, and the right shell has one long lateral tooth, which is glossy. It is hard, slightly fishy and has a light taste. It has the effects of calming the liver and suppressing yang, calming the nerves and clearing the eyes. It is used to treat headache, dizziness, irritability, insomnia, red eyes due to liver heat, and blurred vision due to liver deficiency. It mainly contains calcium bicarbonate and horn protein, as well as various inorganic elements such as aluminum, copper, iron, zinc, and various amino acids.

The effects of calcined mother of pearl: clearing away heat and dampness, suppressing yang, calming the nerves, and promoting blood circulation. Treat dizziness, tinnitus, palpitations, insomnia, mania, epilepsy, hematemesis, epistaxis, and uterine bleeding in women. "Chinese Medical Dictionary": "It nourishes yin and blood, removes liver fire. It treats madness, epilepsy, dizziness, tinnitus, heart rate, chest swelling, female blood heat, metrorrhagia, and convulsions in children." "New Reference to Medicinal Pieces": "It calms the liver and suppresses yang, calms the mind, calms epilepsy, eliminates heat and fullness, and eye cataracts." "Jilin Chinese Herbal Medicine": "It activates blood circulation. It treats vomiting blood, epistaxis, and metrorrhagia."

The effects of calcined mother-of-pearl: Treats increased liver yang, dizziness, tinnitus, and hot cheeks: 50 cents to 1 tael of mother-of-pearl, 3 cents each of processed Ligustrum lucidum and Eclipta prostrata. Decoction in water. To treat palpitations and insomnia: 50g to 15g of mother-of-pearl, 10g of Polygala tenuifolia, 30g of Ziziphus jujuba seeds, and 15g of roasted licorice root. Decoction in water. For treating internal eye diseases (crystal opacities, optic nerve atrophy): 2 liang of mother of pearl, 8 qian of red peony root, and 1 qian of wild ginseng. Decoction in water and take twice a day.