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Home ->
Single Herb Library -> Bu Xue Yao -> gui ban |
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| Pin-yin: |
gui ban |
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| English name: |
Fresh-water turtle shell |
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| Where grown: |
Central China. |
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| Source: |
Shell of Chinemys reevesii GRAY. |
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| Properties: |
Sweet, salty, slightly cold |
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| Channels entered: |
Liver, kidney, heart |
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| Function: |
Nourishes heart and kidney, tones yin and promotes intelligence. |
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| Major Clinic Usage: |
For blood and yin deficiency, hectic fever, weakness in the lower back and knees, chronic coughing, leukorrhea, vaginal discharge, chronic dysentery, and infantile metopium. |
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| Cautions: |
Contraindicated in cases of cold deficiency in stomach and spleen. Use with caution during pregnancy. |
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| Usage and Dosage: |
10~30g used in decoctions. |
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| Storage: |
Store in a dry place. |
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