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Trionycis Caparacis Gelatinum
Turtle shell glue
鳖甲胶 〔鱉甲膠〕 biē jiǎ jiāo
Alternate English names: soft-shelled turtle shell glue fresh-water turtle shell glue
Kingdom: Animal
Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Trionyx sinensis Wiegmann. (PRC Pharmacopoeia)
Origin in unofficial sources: Trionyx sinensis Wiegmann [= Amyda sinensis (Wiegmann)]
Use: Medicinal
Actions and indications: Enriches yīn and supplements the blood; abates heat (fever) and disperses stasis. Treats