BIE JIA JIAO
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Gelatinum Carapax Trionycis

Nomenclature

BIE JIA JIAO
鱉甲蘇
Gelatinum Carapax Trionycis
Other Names

Dorsal Tortise Shell gelatin''

Carapax Trionycis


Properties:

Salty
Liver / LR


Dosage and Toxicity

10 – 30 gm


Functions

Nourishes Yin and Anchors Yang (Yin deficiency with Liver / LR / LV / LVWind, Yin Deficiency heat)
Softens hardness and dissipates nodules (also enlarged organs)
Similar to Bei Jia but stronger to nourish yin and clear deficient heat


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Footnotes: Contraindicated in pregnancy

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