Single Herb Glossary
Zhēn Zhū Mǔ 珍珠母
| Pharmaceutical name | Margaritiferae Concha usta mother-of-pearl "mother of pearl" |
| Category | Extinguish Wind and Stop Tremors |
| Key Properties | Cools Liver Heat Anchors Ascendant Liver Yang Brightens the Eyes Quiets the Spirit |
| Properties | Sweet Salty Cold |
| Tropism | HT, LV |
| Actions & Indications | 1) Calm LV, Anchors Yang, & Drains LV Fire 2) Clears Liver & Clears the Eyes 3) Sedates Fright & Calms the Spirit 4) Stops Bleeding (upper body) (Used for Beautifying skin) |
| Dosages | 15-30g; should be cooked first if used in decoctions |
| Contraindications (TCM) | Caution with SP/ST Cold from deficiency, sinking due to Qi Deficiency, water accumulation in Heart channel or during pregnancy. |
| Contraindications (Western) | |
| Chemical Composition | CaC03, SiO2, Al2O3, SO2, K20, NaCl. The content of calcium is over 97%, among inorganic components |
| Pharmacological Effects | • Immunologic: continuous administration of powder at 1.5 to 3.0 grams per day for 2 months resulted in an improvement in memory, energy, concentration and cellular immunity in 146 geriatric patients |
| Herb-Drug Interactions | |
| Classical Formula(s) |
Xing Jun San (delete Niu Huang, She Xiang, Xiong Huang, Jin Bo) (Marching Powder) 行軍散（減牛黃，麝香，雄黃，金箔） Zhen Zhu Mu Wan (Mother-of-Pearl Pill) (deleted chen xiang) 珍珠母丸 （減沉香） |
This information is a reference tool for Chinese herbal studies. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult a primary health professional if you require health advisory.