Turtle shell (Bie Jia) (鳖甲)

Functions

nourishes yin and anchors floating yang clears deficiency heat softens hardness, dispels masses

yin-deficiency heat: night sweats, afternoon fever, five-palm heat internal wind from yin deficiency abdominal masses, hard swellings

⚠️ Spleen/Stomach deficiency cold, poor appetite ⚠️ contraindicated in pregnancy

cook first (longer) in a decoction

For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.