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Zhen Zhu Mu Wan (珍珠母丸) anchors ascendant Liver yang, nourishes the blood and Heart and calms the spirit; for severe insomnia and palpitations from Liver yang rising with blood/yin deficiency.
English Name
Mother-of-Pearl Pill
Classical Source
Pu Ji Ben Shi Fang, 1132
Ingredients
- Zhen Zhu Mu, Long Chi (anchor yang/settle spirit) – chief
- Dang Gui, Shu Di (nourish blood); Ren Shen, Suan Zao Ren, Bai Zi Ren, Fu Shen, Chen Xiang, Xi Jiao (now substitute)
Actions & Functions
- Anchors ascendant Liver yang and settles the spirit
- Nourishes the blood and yin and calms the Heart
Indications
Liver yang rising with blood/yin deficiency: severe insomnia, palpitations, anxiety, dizziness, and a flushed face with restlessness.
Tongue & Pulse
Tongue: red. Pulse: wiry and thin (or rapid).
Modifications
Use a substitute for rhinoceros horn (Shui Niu Jiao).
Cautions & Contraindications
For Liver yang with deficiency; use with caution in Spleen deficiency.
