TCM Basics 101: Supermarket Herbs - Abalone Shell

TCM Nature: Cold

TCM Taste: Salty

TCM Meridian Affinity: Liver, Kidney

Benefits:

·       Treats eye disorders such as glaucoma, conjunctivitis, night blindness, cataracts

·       Calms anxiety

·       Soothes headaches

·       Clears Liver Heat

·       Relieves tremors

·       Nourishes Yin

Spirituality:

Abalone is an expression of healing Ocean Energy. The shells generate a feeling of peace, calm, and being connected to nature. The shells are recognized for transforming negative energy into positive energy. Simply looking at or meditating upon the shells can help reduce anxiety.

Abalone shells are used in Traditional Chinese Medicine as medicine and by Native Americans as sacred containers used for holding sage and other sacred herbs for smudging the environment.

Read more about TCM Herbal Medicine Prescription on my TCM Wellness page.

Further reading:

• Everything you need to know about Acupuncture

• Bird’s Nest - Skincare vs Edible

• Supermarket Herbs - Ashwagandha

• Supermarket Herbs - Orange

• Supermarket Herbs - Congee

• Supermarket Herbs - Rice

• TCM Wellness Women’s Health

• TCM Wellness Nervous System Disorders Management

• TCM Wellness Digestive Health

• Acupuncture Slimming

• TCM Pain Management

• Adrenal Fatigue

• Women’s Health: Menstrual Cycle and Intuitive Wisdom