Zhen Zhu Wan 珍珠丸
Pearl Pill
Zhen Zhu Mu Wan 珍珠母丸
Mother of Pearl Pill
Tradition:
TCM
Source / Author:
Formulas of Universal Benefit from My Practice (Pu Ji Ben Shi Fang)
|
Herb Name |
Latin |
Amount |
|---|---|---|
|
Margarita |
1500mg | |
|
Angelica sinensis | ||
|
Rehmannia glutinosa |
45 grams ea. | |
|
Panax ginseng | ||
|
Zizyphus spinosa | ||
|
Biota orientalis |
30 grams ea. | |
|
Cornu Rhinoceros | ||
|
Poria cocos | ||
|
Aquilaria sinensis |
15 grams ea. |
* Mother of Pearl typically substituted for Pearl in a dose of 20–30 grams
** Water Buffalo horn is used today in place of Rhinoceros horn in a dose 5–10 times that of Rhinoceros horn. If the concentrated extract (10:1) is used, it can be used in the same dose as for Rhino horn.
Preparation:
Powder and form Honey pills. Traditionally coated with Cinnabar.
Function:
Nourishes Yin and Blood, Calms the Heart and Spirit
Use:
Irritability, restlessness, insomnia, anxiety, with a thin pulse.
1. Irritability, Restlessness
2. Anxiety with Palpitations
3. Insomnia or Restless Sleep
Dose:
2–3 grams, twice daily with warm water.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
1. Mother of Pearl usually replaces Pearl, Water Buffalo horn (extract) is used instead of Rhinoceros horn, and Codonopsis Dang Shen is typically used in place of Ginseng.
Comment:
This was originally made with Pearl powder and called Zhen Zhu Wan. Nowadays, Mother of Pearl is used due to the expense of Pearl and it is now commonly called Zhen Zhu Mu Wan.
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