Raw Tortoise Plastron Gui Ban 500g Dried Turtle Shell Traditional Chinese Herbal Material

Raw Tortoise Plastron, known in TCM as Gui Ban (龟板), is the dried shell of the Chinese pond turtle, Mauremys reevesii. This natural raw herbal material consists of dried plastron pieces, traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory it is considered salty and sweet in flavor and cold in nature, associated with the liver, kidney, and heart channels. Traditionally prepared by decoction, often after processing, and stored refrigerated to maintain quality.

Key Selling Points

• Dried raw tortoise plastron pieces from the Chinese pond turtle shell
• Known in TCM as Gui Ban 龟板, a classic animal-derived herbal material
• Botanical source: Mauremys reevesii, the Chinese pond turtle
• Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulas in Chinese practice
• Sourced from Yunnan and sold as a raw edible agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-brown to dark brown flat plates with a hard, dense texture and slightly rough surface. The material is odorless or has a faint animal aroma, and when decocted it yields a mild, neutral-tasting broth.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction preparation
• Incorporation into classical TCM formulas by practitioners
• Long-simmered herbal soup base in traditional cooking
• Storage as a raw herbal material for apothecary use

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Gui Ban is traditionally associated with nourishing yin and subduing yang, and it appears in classical formulas such as Er Xian Tang and Da Bu Yin Wan. Traditionally it is decocted for extended periods, often pre-cooked or vinegar-processed before use, and paired with herbs like Zhi Mu and Huang Bai in traditional practice.

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