How much do you know about the effects of pearl powder? - Fukui Pearl Knowledge Sharing

"Pearls are salty, sweet , cold and non-toxic. They calm the heart and eyes . Applying pearls on the face can make one 's complexion moisturized . Applying them on the hands and feet can remove skin rashes , reduce phlegm , remove facial spots, and stop diarrhea . They can also relieve children's fever and calm the soul. They can also stop nocturnal emission, remove acne and treat toxins ... and make the skin shiny and white."
——Compendium of Materia Medica

According to Li Shizhen in the Ming Dynasty, in his Compendium of Materia Medica, pearl powder has many wonderful uses. Whether it is used as medicine or applied externally, pearls can occupy a place among the many medicinal materials.

First, it improves sleep, improves eyesight and nourishes the liver.

According to the 2010 edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia, pearl powder has the following properties: salty, cold; meridians: liver and heart meridians; functions and indications: calming the liver and suppressing yang, calming the mind and calming the nerves, improving eyesight and removing cataracts. It is used for headache, dizziness, palpitations, insomnia, red eyes, cataracts, and blurred vision.

In traditional Chinese medicine, pearl powder is used as a medicine for the heart meridian. The heart governs the mind, and a variety of reasons can cause restlessness, such as emotional instability, anxiety, depression, etc., and restlessness can lead to insomnia and anxiety, aggravating the bad mood, forming a vicious cycle. Pearl powder has the effect of calming the nerves and can be used as a health product for prevention; if you often have symptoms such as restlessness, insomnia and irritability, taking medicine as soon as possible can help prevent the situation from getting worse.

Secondly, pearl powder can be used for the liver. The liver is the "home of the five internal organs" and is an organ that helps us circulate qi and blood, metabolize, and detoxify. Modern people's work and rest have changed, they eat a variety of foods and are under great pressure, and the liver's detoxification work pressure is also very high. The liver detoxifies day and night while producing metabolites, which become toxins that accumulate in the liver. People who often consume tobacco and alcohol are even worse! Excessive liver pressure and poor detoxification can lead to decreased appetite, abnormal metabolism, dry and blurred eyes. Therefore, liver protection should be started early. In addition to a balanced daily diet, pearl powder can be used as a supplement to calm the liver and improve eyesight, reducing the burden on the liver.

Second, treat oral ulcers.

Oral ulcers refer to single or multiple yellow-white round or oval ulcers on the mucous membrane of the soft tissues such as the lips, tongue, cheeks and palate in the mouth. When the ulcers are touched while eating, drinking or talking, obvious pain will be felt. Some patients are prone to recurrence. Pearl powder can be used for treatment. Pearl powder is fine enough to adhere to the surface of the ulcer relatively firmly. It melts after contact and takes effect. The effect of pearl powder is to cool the lungs and clear the liver, and to apply to boils and remove toxins. At the same time, it can be taken orally, taking care of both inside and outside. Its natural coldness is the nemesis of oral ulcers, and its use in treatment often has unexpected results.

Third, enhance immunity.

From the perspective of Western medicine, pearl powder should not be underestimated. The immune system can protect the human body from foreign pathogens and prevent diseases. If the human immune system is unbalanced and cannot function normally, the body will be invaded by bacteria if the resistance is low. There are only 20 kinds of amino acids that the human body can digest, absorb and utilize. Among them, 9 kinds of amino acids cannot be synthesized in adults or the synthesis speed cannot meet the needs of the body. Amino acids that must be supplemented from the diet are called essential amino acids (EAA). Pearl powder contains a variety of essential amino acid components such as leucine, methionine, and alanine, which can supplement the needs of the human body.

Fourth, supplement calcium.

As we age, the calcium in our bodies will slowly be consumed and lost. Supplementing more calcium is increasingly valued by modern people, and how to supplement quickly and effectively has become a compulsory course. Pearl powder has a high calcium content, containing 90-92% active calcium, of which the pure calcium content reaches 38-40%. If you take 600mg per day, it is equivalent to taking 220-240mg of pure calcium. The pure calcium content of pearl powder is 4 times greater than the commonly taken calcium supplement calcium gluconate, and it is pure natural calcium, safe and healthy.

The advantage of pearl powder is that it is a natural medicinal material, a good medicine that has not been chemically processed, and its efficacy has been tested by traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. The status of pearl powder in traditional Chinese medicine is very high.

 (Please consult a Chinese medicine practitioner before taking any medication)