Bie Jia

Carapax Trionycis

Soft-Shelled Turtle Shell

Yin Tonic

About this herb

The shell of a freshwater turtle, used to nourish Yin and soften hardness.

PinyinBie Jia

Chinese鳖甲

Latin (pharmaceutical)Carapax Trionycis

EnglishSoft-Shelled Turtle Shell

CategoryYin Tonic

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