Zhen Zhu Mu Mother of Pearl Powder Raw Herb 500g Dried Concha Margaritifera for Traditional Decoctions

Mother of Pearl, known in TCM as Zhen Zhu Mu (珍珠母), is the dried inner shell layer of pearl oysters such as Pinctada martensii or Hyriopsis cumingii. This 500g bulk pack contains dried, cleaned shell pieces suitable for grinding into powder or use in decoctions. In TCM theory it is associated with calming the liver and settling the spirit. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Zhen Zhu Mu (珍珠母) raw herb in 500g bulk bag
• Sourced from dried pearl oyster shell, a classic mineral-animal TCM material
• Dried and cleaned shell pieces ready for grinding or decoction use
• Traditionally associated with calming the liver and settling the spirit in TCM
• Sold as a food-grade agricultural product from Bozhou, China

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale white to grayish-white with a pearly luster on the inner surface. The shell pieces are hard and brittle with a smooth, layered texture. When decocted, the resulting liquid is typically neutral in taste with no strong aroma.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Decocted in herbal formulas, typically pre-boiled before adding other herbs
• Ground into fine powder for traditional external or internal preparations
• Used in TCM clinics and herbal pharmacies as a raw material
• Incorporated into traditional calming formulas with other shell and root herbs

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Zhen Zhu Mu is traditionally associated with calming the liver, subduing yang, and settling the spirit. It is commonly included in formulas for restlessness, dizziness, and insomnia patterns, often paired with herbs such as Long Gu, Bai Shao, and Ju Hua. Traditionally it is decocted first for 20-30 minutes before adding other ingredients, or ground and used in powder form.

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