| Pin-yin: |
zhen zhu mu |
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| English name: |
Mother-of-pearl |
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| Where grown: |
Watery areas of China. |
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| Source: |
Dried shell of Hyriopsis cumingii (Lea). |
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| Ingredients: |
Calcium carbonate, micro-element, amino acid |
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| Pharmacological effect: |
Has calming, sedative properties. |
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| Properties: |
Salty, cold |
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| Channels entered: |
Liver, heart |
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| Function: |
Calms liver, restrains yang, relieves convulsions and improves eyesight. |
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| Major Clinic Usage: |
For headache, dizziness, irritability, insomnia, red eyes due to heat in liver, and blurred vision due to liver deficiency. |
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| Cautions: |
Use with caution in cases of stomach and spleen deficiency. |
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| Usage and Dosage: |
10~15g. Use in decoctions. |
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| Storage: |
Keep tightly sealed. |
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