What are the functions and effects of ivory

Speaking of ivory, the first thing that comes to mind is carvings. Although my country has now banned the sale of ivory, it does not affect its pursuit as a luxury item. In fact, this is only one aspect of ivory. Ivory itself has many functions and effects. The most important one is that it has a calming and beautifying effect and can be used as medicine. This is the ivory we have always known. Let’s learn more about it!

According to the Compendium of Materia Medica, a classic Chinese medical book, grinding ivory into powder can calm nerves, soothe the nerves, and remove dampness and detoxify. The medicinal effects of ivory have been confirmed.

2. Ivory can be used for cosmetic surgery

Because ivory has good biocompatibility, it will not cause rejection and can be used for plastic rhinoplasty. However, due to its hardness and difficulty in carving and shaping, as well as for animal protection, it is no longer used in plastic surgery.

In Buddhism, ivory is regarded as a sacred auspicious object that can be used in sacrifices, and therefore enjoys a lofty status. It can not only ward off evil and bring good fortune, but also calm the mind and protect the home. Placing ivory in a dark place can drive away evil spirits, and it is of great help to sickly children, as well as people who are in career depression and mental distress.

4. Ivory can be used to make handicrafts

Ivory can also be made into ivory carvings, which was a court art in ancient my country. Ivory carvings are exquisitely carved and made, and are regarded as a symbol of nobility. Generally, only the royal family is qualified to own them. In addition, ivory can also be made into ornaments, seals, and chopsticks. Tibetan men and women also like to wear ivory jewelry, and ivory bracelets are the ornaments they often wear.

To treat syphilitic ulcer with fistula: grind 3 grams of ivory, one turtle shell and one hedgehog skin into powder. Make pills with jujube meat as big as cherries. Dissolve each pill in urine on an empty stomach. After taking it for 7 days, grind the other three ingredients into powder again and mix with pig bile for application.

Ivory shreds plus lean meat soup is especially effective for babies with stagnation and hot tempers. It can also be drunk 1-2 times a week for health care.

Ivory shreds, glutinous rice, wheat flour and lean meat soup can stimulate appetite and eliminate food indigestion.

Ivory shreds stewed with pears can cure coughs.

Clearing away heat and stopping convulsions: used for convulsions caused by excessive heat in children, it can be used together with Uncaria rhynchophylla, Periostracum cicadae, Rhizoma Cicadae, etc.

It is also used for children with liver fire that causes irritability, night crying, etc.

Detoxification: It is used for measles with severe heat and toxicity, and can be used together with cow calf, honeysuckle, forsythia, and lithospermum officinale; when the heat and toxicity after measles have not been cleared, it can be used together with honeysuckle, licorice, and mung bean. It can also be used for carbuncle, swelling and other diseases.