Zhen Zhu Mu

Concha Margaritifera Usta

Mother-of-Pearl Shell

Calming / Wind-Extinguishing

About this herb

A nacre-rich shell used to settle the mind and calm an agitated Liver.

PinyinZhen Zhu Mu

Chinese珍珠母

Latin (pharmaceutical)Concha Margaritifera Usta

EnglishMother-of-Pearl Shell

CategoryCalming / Wind-Extinguishing

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