Zhen Zhu

Other Names : Margarita, Pteria martensii Dunker (Pteriidae), Hyriopsis cumingii (Lea), Cristaria plicata (Leach), (Unionidae)

Special Precautions of Zhen Zhu

Use caution during pregnancy.

Benefits and uses of Zhen Zhu are

• Sedates the Heart and settles tremors and palpitations :
  • Palpitations, childhood convulsions and seizures
  • Disharmony of the Heart and Spirit wherein the patient is easily frightened
• Clears the Liver and eliminates superficial visual obstructions
  • Blurred vision due to pterygium or other superficial eye disorders of the eyes (topically as a powder)
• Promotes healing and tissue regeneration flesh (topical)
  • Chronic non-healing ulcers and macerated areas (usually throat or gums)

Used in Chinese Patent Medicine

• Sai Mei An