Zhen Zhu Mu

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Other Names : Concha Margaritiferae Usta, 珍珠母, Concha MargaritIferae Usta, Mother-of-Pearl Shell, Pteria, Nacre

Special Precautions of Zhen Zhu Mu

  • Use with caution for those with Spleen and Stomach Deficiency Cold.
  • Use with caution for those with singing due to Qi Deficiency.
  • Use with caution during pregnancy.
  • Contraindicated for those disorders that are not due to Heat or Fire.

Benefits and uses of Zhen Zhu Mu are

Substances that Calm the Spirit: Substances that Anchor, Settle and Calm the Spirit (Substances that Calm the Liver and Extinguish Wind)

  • Calms the Liver, anchors the Yang and drains Liver Fire : Liver Yang Rising due to Liver Yin Deficiency with dizziness, vertigo, tinnitus, and insomnia
  • Clears the Liver and improves vision :
    • Blurred vision due to Liver Deficiency
    • Liver Heat with red eyes, photophobia and superficial visual obstruction
  • Sedates fright and calms the Spirit : Palpitations, anxiety, insomnia and other problems secondary to Shen disturbance
  • Stops bleeding : Bleeding from the Upper Jiao
  • Promotes healing and reduces itching of the skin : Eczema and itching (topically as a powder)
  • Neutralizes Stomach acid and relieves pain : Peptic ulcers with pain and regurgitation

Used in Patent Medecines

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