Zhen Zhu Mu
| Zhen Zhu Mu in TCM:Explore the properties of Zhen Zhu Mu according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Factoids:
English Name: mother of pearl, nacre
Pharmacuetical Name: Concha Margaritaferae
Properties: salty, cold
Temperature: cold
Channels: HT, LV
Flavors: salty
Special Properties:
clears heat
Alternate Forms:
- Sheng: most functions
- Duan: absorbing acidity
- Zhen Zhu / Zhen Zu (Margarita
Pteria martensii) - Pearl. sweet, salty, cold; HT and LV: stronger
to clear shen, sedates HT, settles tremors and palpitations, clears
LV and eliminates superficial obstruction - used for eye exhaustion
due to over strain; treats skin exhaustion; promotes healing and generates
flesh topically (0.3-0.9g)
Actions / Indications:
- Calms LV; Anchors floating Yang (LV fire and LYR
induced dizziness, headaches, irritability, manic-depressive disorders,
tinnitus, seizures, stronger than Zhen Zhu to subdue Yang)
- Clear LV; brightens vision (photophobia, superficial
obstructions, LV deficiency with blurred vision; LV heat with red eyes)
- Anchor heart; calm spirit (insomnia, palpitations,childhood
convulsions; seizures; easily frightened or angered)
- Neutralizes Acid; Relieves Pain (Stomach pain with
sour taste in mouth; acid reflux: modern use for GI ulcers)
- (cc: SP/ST deficient cold)
- (cook: crush and cook 20-30 minutes first)
Special Notes:
- For dizziness, blurred vision, and night blindness combine zhen zhu
mu with Cang Zhu.
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