Mother of Pearl, Zhen Zhu Mu 珍珠母, is a mineral that is as revered for its elegant aesthetic as for its medicinal properties. In Chinese Medicine, this shell is used for its ability to calm the Mind, settle and anchor the Spirit. Traditionally, Mother of Pearl is considered a to be potent remedy for anxiety, fear and chaos of the mind. Its Oceanic origin and salty nature give Mother of Pearl a natural affinity for the Water element and the Winter Season. Zhen Zhu Mu reminds us to slow down and to be present in our bodies allowing the Mind and Spirit to catch up with us and settle in.

Use your spoon to:

• Scoop herbs or tea

• Enjoy JING Butter

• Spread creams and balms

• Serve delicate foods like fish roe

About Mother of Pearl, or Zhen Zhu Mu:

• Prized for millennia for relieving anxiety and anchoring the spirit.

• Calms Liver, anchors Yang, Soothes the Heart, Settles Shen

• Inert, doesn't leach or change the taste of foods