Dried Turtle Shell Bie Jia 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Culinary Decoction Use
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Dried Turtle Shell Bie Jia 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Culinary Decoction Use

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Description

Dried Turtle Shell, known in TCM as Bie Jia (鳖甲), is the dorsal carapace of the Chinese softshell turtle (Trionyx sinensis). This raw animal-derived materia medica is supplied as whole upper shell pieces, harvested and sun-dried after boiling to remove residual flesh. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with nourishing yin and subduing yang. Intended for culinary decoction use under professional guidance.

Dried Turtle Shell Bie Jia 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Culinary Decoction Use overview
Dried Turtle Shell Bie Jia 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Culinary Decoction Use overview

Key Selling Points

  • Authentic Bie Jia (鳖甲) dorsal shell from Trionyx sinensis
  • Whole upper shell form, cleaned and sun-dried after boiling
  • Traditionally associated with nourishing yin in TCM practice
  • Sourced from Jiangsu province, China
  • 500g pack suitable for decoction and culinary preparation
Dried Turtle Shell Bie Jia 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Culinary Decoction Use key features
Dried Turtle Shell Bie Jia 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Culinary Decoction Use key features

Quality & Sensory

Typically greyish-brown to dark brown in colour with a hard, slightly rough surface showing natural ridged texture. The shell pieces are lightweight yet firm, with a faint marine aroma. When decocted, the resulting liquid is typically neutral in taste.

Dried Turtle Shell Bie Jia 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Culinary Decoction Use quality and texture
Dried Turtle Shell Bie Jia 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Culinary Decoction Use quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Raw animal-derived herb
Chinese Name 鳖甲
Pinyin Bie Jia
Botanical Name Trionyx sinensis
Plant Part Dorsal shell (carapace)
Net Weight 500g
Dried Turtle Shell Bie Jia 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Culinary Decoction Use specifications
Dried Turtle Shell Bie Jia 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Culinary Decoction Use specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Slow-cooked into herbal soup with other tonic ingredients
  • Simmered in traditional decoction under practitioner guidance
  • Added to congee or nourishing broths in seasonal cooking
  • Used in culinary preparations following traditional recipes
Dried Turtle Shell Bie Jia 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Culinary Decoction Use in use

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bie Jia is traditionally associated with nourishing yin, subduing yang, and softening hardness. It is commonly decocted for extended periods, often first boiled separately, and paired with herbs such as Yin Chen Hao or Bai Wei in classical formulas. Traditionally used in autumn and winter nourishing soups.

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is this product?

A: This is dried Turtle Shell (Bie Jia, 鳖甲), the dorsal carapace of Trionyx sinensis, supplied as a raw Chinese herbal ingredient.

Q: What is its traditional value?

A: In TCM theory, Bie Jia is traditionally associated with nourishing yin and subduing yang. It has been used in classical decoction formulas for centuries.

Q: How is it commonly prepared?

A: It is typically simmered or slow-cooked in decoctions and nourishing soups, often with extended cooking time. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Additional information

Weight 0.6 kg
Dimensions 25 × 20 × 8 cm

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