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.
Processing Required
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Remarks
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Cautions in Use
Use cautiously where there is a sensation of coldness in the abdomen.
