Tortoise Carapace and Plastron
Carapax et Plastrum Testudinis, Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum
Gui Jia

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Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Salty; sweet; slightly cold

Part(s) used

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

Treatment of consumptive fever and night sweating due to deficiency of yin, vertigo, tremors, weakness of legs, forgetfulness.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Treatment of consumptive fever and night sweating due to deficiency of yin, vertigo, tremors, weakness of legs, forgetfulness.