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Zhen Zhu Mu (珍珠母), mother-of-pearl, calms the Liver and anchors ascendant yang, settles and calms the spirit, and clears Liver heat to benefit the eyes.
Latin / Pharmaceutical Name
Concha Margaritifera (mother-of-pearl)
Common English Name
Mother-of-pearl shell
Taste
Salty
Temperature
Cold
Channels Entered
Liver, Heart
Actions & Functions
- Calms the Liver and anchors ascendant yang
- Settles and calms the spirit
- Clears Liver heat and benefits the eyes
Indications
Liver yang rising with dizziness and headache; palpitations, anxiety and insomnia; and red, painful eyes and blurred vision.
Dosage
15-30 g, decocted first.
Common Combinations
With Shi Jue Ming and Gou Teng for Liver-yang headache and dizziness.
Cautions & Contraindications
Use with caution in Spleen-Stomach deficiency-cold.
