BIE JIA JIAO
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Nomenclature
BIE JIA JIAO
鱉甲蘇
Gelatinum Carapax Trionycis
Other Names
Dorsal Tortise Shell gelatin''
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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Preparation and Processing
Cautions and contraindications
Clinical Research and studies
Formulas that include this herb
Sources
Footnotes: Contraindicated in pregnancy