Chelonia Mydas (Linnaeus)
Hai Gui

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; neutral

Part(s) used

Whole body

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

Enrich yin and supplement the kidneymoisten the lung to relieve cough

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Liver cirrhosis; Chronic bronchitis; Asthma; Red eyes and swelling pain; Arthralgia; Dysentery; Blood in the stool; Water and fire burns