What are the benefits of ivory ornaments?
Ivory is the tooth of an Asian elephant, which is an elephant-like animal. Generally, they are carved into exquisite carvings, which are very precious, so the remaining scraps are used for medicine. Besides medicine, ivory ornaments have many functions. As early as the Ming Dynasty, Li Shizhen's Compendium of Materia Medica had recorded the medicinal effects of ivory, such as grinding ivory into powder to calm the nerves, and eliminating dampness and detoxifying. In addition to medical use, ivory powder also has cosmetic effects. It is said that it is like an animal with high yang, so it is more common in places with yin and evil, and has the effect of exorcising evil spirits. Ivory is the strongest part of an elephant. In traditional culture, it is endowed with special Feng Shui significance: to ward off evil spirits, to attract wealth and to live in peace. Ivory can be placed in a place with too much yin, which is of great help to the home environment. It is most helpful for people who are sick, have a low career and are mentally troubled. Although these are people's mythical effects on it, they have also been recognized by many people. For example, ivory often appears in Buddhist scriptures and has a lofty and sacred position in Buddhism. Therefore, ivory has always been a sacred object to ward off evil spirits, and it can also be used to receive blessings and soothe the nerves. In the art of tooth carving, the art of tooth carving with Buddhism as the theme has naturally become a sacred mascot to ward off evil spirits and is very popular. Ivory also has a strong ability to gather wealth, so it is suitable to put it in the main hall, hall and study with the best feng shui at home, and the best position is in the middle, which is convenient for better gathering wealth. Besides the meaning given by people, ivory itself is also valuable, so wearing ivory jewelry can reflect the noble status of the owner, win the envy and respect of others and enhance their sense of superiority. There are many kinds of ornaments made of ivory, such as African ivory, which are more suitable for making beads, big pictures, bracelets, statues and so on. , but not suitable for chopsticks, because it is too curved; Asian ivory is straight and suitable for chopsticks. Because Asians have thin teeth and obvious central nerve lines, they are more suitable for making necklaces, bracelets, small bracelets, small stamps, rings and other small things to avoid tooth nerve damage to the appearance of products.