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Other
Common Names
Turtle Shell
Page
Number In Radiant Health
not in book
Pharmaceutical
Latin
Carapx Trionycis
Pinyin
Bie Jia
Treasures
Yin and Yin Jing
Treasure
Rating
****
Atmospheric
Energy
Cold
Part
Used and Form
Shell of freshwater turtle
Primary
Functions
To nourish Yin and subdue fire ("unruly
Yang"), to soften hardness
Qualities
The shell of several species of freshwater turtle is a
very special and potent Yin Essence tonic that also
builds blood. It is said to increase fluids, build
hormones and to replenish substances lost due to stress
and excessive behavior. Turtle shell is thus included in
"restorative" formulas. These are formulas
designed to rejuvenate some one who has aged themselves
prematurely by living excessively or because they have
experienced severe stress. The same formulas can also be
used as an occasional replenisher. The Yin essence is
constantly drained by life itself, and since restorative
formulas are quick and effective, they can be used from
time to time to slow down aging.
Turtle shell is also used to in formulas designed to
soften masses and nodules.
Primary
Combinations
Combine with:
1. Raw Rehmannia, Donkey skin glue and White Peony root
to tonify body fluids due to febrile disease or
exhaustion of kidney care yin
2. Prince Ginseng and Dendrobium for deficient yin with
fever and dehydration
Varieties
and Grading
The species used is cultivated for food and is not
endangered. Be sure to purchase Turtle shell from a
reliable herb dealer.
Contraindications
This is a cold herb, so it should not be used in cases
of deficiency where cold symptoms such as cold diarrhea
are occurring. Use during pregnancy only under a
doctor's supervision.
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The
shell of several species of freshwater turtle is a very
special and potent Yin Essence tonic that also builds
blood. It is said to increase fluids, build hormones and
to replenish substances lost due to stress and excessive
behavior. Turtle shell is thus included in
"restorative" formulas. These are formulas
designed to rejuvenate some one who has aged themselves
prematurely by living excessively or because they have
experienced severe stress. The same formulas can also be
used as an occasional replenisher. The Yin essence is
constantly drained by life itself, and since restorative
formulas are quick and effective, they can be used from
time to time to slow down aging.