Gui Jia is the ventral shell (plastron) of the Chinese soft-shelled turtle, valued in TCM for nourishing yin, enriching blood, and softening hardness. Its collagen-rich matrix and mineral density make it particularly effective for treating deficiency heat, night sweats, and gynecological irregularities stemming from yin insufficiency.
plastron, carapace
decoction, powder, capsule
9–15g dried plastron in decoction daily; 3–6g powder twice daily
Animal product — avoid if vegetarian. Generally safe.
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