龜甲
- ENG
- Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum
- LATIN
- Tortoise Carapace and Plastron
| Medicinal Group | Yin-tonifying medicinal |
|---|---|
| Source | Carapace and plastron of Chinemys reevesii (Gray) (Fam. Emydidae) |
| Nature and Flavors | sweet, salty; slightly cold |
| Meridian Affinity | Liver, Heart, Kidney |
| Actions | To nourish yin and subdue yang, replenish the kidney and strengthen the bones, and enrich blood and tonify the heart |
Family
Emydidae
Part used
Animal
Indications
Tidal fever and night sweating due to deficiency of yin; vertigo, tremors due to internal-wind, weakness of legs; amnesia
Research Findings
- Decoction of turtle shell for anti-fibrosis combined with stronger neo-minophagen C could significantly improve the clinical efficacy and the liver fibrosis indexes and liver function index in chronic hepatitis B. [1]
Cautions
Decocted first
Report on adverse effect
No Data.
Reference
Reference
- Zhang L, Chang Y. (2012). Effect of decoction of turtle shell for anti-fibrosis combined with stronger neo-minophagen C on indices of hepatic fibrosis in chronic hepatitis B. Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi. , 37(2):258-61.
