Bie Jia
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Other Names : 鳖甲, Carapax Trionycis, Tortoise Shell, Carapax Trionycis Carapax Amydae, Chinese Soft-Shell Turtle Shell, Tortoise Shell (Dorsal Side)
Special Precautions of Bie Jia
- Contraindicated during pregnancy.
- Contraindicated for those with Spleen Deficiency Cold with anorexia and diarrhea.
- Contraindicated for those with Liver Deficiency without Heat.
- Contraindicated for those with unresolved Exterior Invasion.
- Use caution for those with impotence.
- Use of this herb is occasionally associated with allergic response.
- Antagonizes Alum Ming Fan.
Health Benefits and uses of Bie Jia are
- Nourishes Yin and anchors Yang
- Yin Deficiency with fever, steaming bone disorder, nightsweats or consumption
- Internal stirring of Liver Wind
- Invigorates the Blood, promotes menstruation, softens hardness and dissipates nodules
- Chest and flank accumulations with pain and amenorrhea
- Excessive menstruation due to Hot Blood
- Malarial disorders with palpable masses
- Heavily anchors, descends, unblocks and facilitates the functions of the Blood vessels : Problems in children due to internal clumping
