Monday, September 22, 2008

Soothing Pearls (珍珠末)


Pearl powder has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to soothe inflamed tissues, promote union by detoxification, calm the liver, clear away liver-fire, tranquilize the mind, brighten the eyes, alleviate spasms and tremors.

Applied topically to ease inflammation and promote healing. Used for redness and irritation of the skin in conditions like nappy rash, moist eczema, and other wet skin conditions. Can be mixed with an emollient for dry or flay skin conditions. Also applied to minor open wounds to accelerate healing. Especially good for chronic non-healing ulcers and sores.

Used internally for shen disturbances and tremors or spasms from internal wind. Particularly good for easy fright, fearfulness, anxiety and palpitations and insomnia. For visual weakness, inflammation of the eyes or growths over the eye.

Regular exercise and a healthy diet with enough calcium helps teen and young adult, white and Asian women maintain good bone health and may reduce their high risk of osteoporosis later in life. Adequate calcium intake is important, but daily intakes above about 2,000 mg are not likely to provide any additional benefit. Administrating pear powder will benefit to the bone, skin, and nervous system.

According to ancient texts and records including the "Compendium of Material Medical," up through the current "Pharmacopoeia PRC edition" pearl has been used for medicinal purposes from China for over 2000 years. Pearl has a reputation of being a medicine for treating certain diseases as well as preserving a youthful appearance.In traditional Chinese medicine Pearl Powder is taken internally and applied topically. Used internally, in traditional Chinese medicine Pearl Powder uses as follows:

Calm the liver;
Relieve stress from the mind;
tranquilize the mind;
Treat insomnia;
Detoxify the system;
Promote healing of minor open wounds;
Clean and clear the skin;
Remove age and liver spots on the skin;
Help the skin smooth, soft, and lustrous looking maintain a younger appearance;
Adjust the body energy;
Regulate the metabolism;
Improve eyesight;
Adjust the nerve system.*

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