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Trionycis Ovum

Turtle’s egg

鳖卵 〔鱉卵〕 biē luǎn

Alternate English names: soft-shelled turtle’s egg fresh-water turtle’s egg

Kingdom: Animal

Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Trionyx sinensis Wiegmann. (PRC Pharmacopoeia)

Origin in unofficial sources: Trionyx sinensis Wiegmann [= Amyda sinensis (Wiegmann)]

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Salty; cold.

Actions and indications: Supplements yīn vacuity.* Treats enduring diarrhea or dysentery.*

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