Overview of the efficacy and functions of Jua Ming

Jua Ming is a medicinal material commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine to calm the liver, subdue yang, improve eyesight and remove nebula. It is mainly produced in coastal areas, and the shells of Baidae are used as medicine. Its core functions includeClears the liver and improves eyesight, soothes the liver and subdues yang, calms convulsions and calms the nerves, the secondary effects involve lowering blood pressure, improving dizziness, etc. Modern research has also found that it contains calcium carbonate, amino acids and other ingredients, which has certain value in assisting in the treatment of eye diseases and high blood pressure. The following will start from traditional applications, modern research and precautions, and systematically analyze its mechanism of action and applicable scenarios.

Analysis of the core functions of clearing the liver and improving eyesight

Shijue Ming is widely used in ophthalmology in traditional Chinese medicine. "Compendium of Materia Medica" records that it "pains due to obstruction of the main eye" and is often used forEarly stages of glaucoma and cataractsand blurred vision. Its cooling properties can clear liver fire, and it can be used with chrysanthemum, wolfberry, etc. to enhance the effect of improving eyesight. Clinical data shows (see table below) that its effective rate in treating eye diseases caused by excessive liver yang can reach more than 75%. It should be noted that those with spleen and stomach deficiency need to be combined with Atractylodes to neutralize the medicinal properties.

The synergistic effect of calming the liver and subduing yang

TargetHeadache and dizziness caused by high blood pressure, Cassia is often compatible with Uncaria and Gastrodia elata. Its calcium carbonate component can regulate vascular smooth muscle, and animal experiments show that its extract can reduce blood pressure by 10-15mmHg ("Pharmacology and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine"). However, it must be made clear that its antihypertensive effect is auxiliary and cannot replace antihypertensive drugs. Special groups such as pregnant women should use it under the guidance of a physician.

Modern Research and Use Contraindications

In addition to traditional effects, research has found that Cassia contains17 kinds of amino acidsand trace elements such as zinc and selenium, which are beneficial to neuroregulation. However, three taboos should be noted: ① People with weak spleen and stomach should use it with caution; ② It should not be taken with cardiac glycosides; ③ It needs to be broken before decoction to release the active ingredients. The recommended daily dosage is 6-15 grams. Excessive dosage may cause abdominal bloating.

Summary and scientific understanding

As an important traditional liver meridian medicine, Jue Ming has theoretical and practical support for its eyesight-improving and antihypertensive effects, but its positioning as "auxiliary conditioning" should be viewed rationally. Syndrome differentiation and compatibility are required when using it, such as Prunella vulgaris for those with strong liver fire, and Rehmannia glutinosa for those with kidney deficiency. Modern research has provided new basis for its application, but more clinical trials are still needed to verify it. It is recommended to use it under the guidance of professional Chinese medicine practitioners to avoid abuse on your own.

Citing sources

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2. Li Shizhen. Compendium of Materia Medica (edited version) [M]. People's Medical Publishing House, 2007.
3. National Pharmacopoeia Commission. Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China (Part 1) [S]. 2020 edition.