Zhen Zhu - 珍珠 - Margarita - Pearl
| Pharmaceutical Latin: | Margarita Pteria |
| Common English: | Pearl |
Category
Substances that Calm the Spirit: Substances that Anchor, Settle and Calm the SpiritProperties
| Taste | Temperature | Entering Meridians | Dosage |
| Sweet Salty | Cold | Heart Liver | 0.3-1g |
Actions And Indications
| Actions | Indications/Syndromes |
Sedates the Heart and settles tremors and palpitations | Palpitations, childhood convulsions and seizures Disharmony of the Heart and Spirit wherein the patient is easily frightened |
Clears the Liver and eliminates superficial visual obstructions | Blurred vision due to pterygium or other superficial eye disorders of the eyes (topically as a powder) |
Promotes healing and generates flesh (topical) | Chronic non-healing ulcers and macerated areas (usually throat or gums) |
Contraindications And Incompatibilities
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Major Combinations
| Sm. Zizyphi Spinosae | Rx. Angelicae Sinensis | Succinum |
Irritability and insomnia from Heart Deficiency with Heat. | Continuous palpitations and insomnia from Heart and Liver Blood Deficiency. | Palpitations with anxiety, seizures and childhood convulsions. |
| Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum | Calculus Bovis | Calculus Bovis |
Continuous palpitations or palpi-tations with anxiety with disorientation. | Childhood convulsions. | Topically for red eyes or superficial visual obstruction. Topically for severe pain, swelling and ulceration of the throat. Severe, chronic, non-healing ulcers anywhere on the body. |
| Flos Chrysanthemi | Borax | Apis Mel |
Wind-Heat affecting the Liver channel with red, dry and painful eyes with superficial visual obstruction. | Topically, as a powder for sores in the oral cavity and face, including those that affect the teeth, throat and ears. | Patients who are easily frightened due to Disharmony between Heart and Spirit. |
Calculus Bovis | ||
Delirium, high fever and convulsions. Topically for sores due to Heat toxin, throat Bi or periodontal disorders. |
Notes
- Compared with natural pearls, cultured pearls contain more calcium carbonate and less magnesium carbonate.
- It is a frequent ingredient in sedatives and in formulas for skin conditions.
- Cosmetics use it to keep the complexion lustrous.
- In addition, it clears Liver Fire, clears Heat, eliminates toxins, astringes, benefits Yin, invigorates the muscles and stabilizes fright.
- It improves the complexion and can clear dark facial discolorations such as chloasma.
- Zhen Zhu and Concha Margaritaferae Usta Zhen Zhu Mu (Mother of Pearl) share similar actions. Zhen Zhu Mu cannot nourish Yin or generate flesh; it is used mainly to calm Liver Yang Rising with headache, dizziness, tinnitus and insomnia, or to cool the Liver when Liver Heat has produced red eyes and photophobia.
Notes
- Dosage: Take in pill or powder form.