Latin Plant Name :Margaritaferae, Concha

Pinyin Mandarin Name:Zhen Zhu Mu

Common English Name:Mother-of-Pearl

Part of Plant Used:Whole shell

Nature:Cold

Taste:Sweet, salty

Meridians Entered:Liver, Heart

Common Usages:

This herb is used in formulas to treat dizziness, vertigo, ringing in the ears, acid stomach, cataracts, insomnia, seizures, or night blindness.

Traditional Usages and Functions:Pacifies Liver, brightens eyes, and calms Spirit.

Common Formulas Used In:Concha Marguerita and Ligustrum.

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Remarks:-

Cautions in Use:Use cautiously where there is a sensation of coldness in the abdomen.