Dried Turtle Shell Bie Jia 500g Traditional Chinese Herb Sun-Dried Raw Material

Dried Turtle Shell, known in TCM as Bie Jia (鳖甲), is the sun-dried carapace of Trionyx sinensis, a classic animal-derived Chinese herbal material. Traditionally associated with nourishing yin and subduing yang in TCM theory, it is salty in flavor and slightly cold in nature. Supplied as clean dried shell pieces for decoction or formula use, it is a food-grade agricultural product and not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried turtle shell carapace prepared by traditional sun-drying
• Identified in TCM as Bie Jia 鳖甲 from Trionyx sinensis
• Sourced from Sichuan with an 18-month shelf life under normal storage
• Supplied as 500g of dried shell pieces suitable for decoction or formula work
• Sold as a food-grade agricultural product with wholesale and retail availability

Quality & Sensory

The dried shell pieces typically appear grayish-brown to dark brown with a hard, dense texture and a slightly fishy, mineral-like aroma. When decocted, the pieces soften slowly and yield a mild, briny taste typical of traditional animal shell materials.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Long-simmered herbal decoctions prepared with other formula ingredients
• Traditional soup preparations following TCM recipes
• Herbal formula blending and dispensary use
• Culinary use in slow-cooked broths according to traditional practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Bie Jia is traditionally associated with nourishing yin, subduing yang, and softening hardness, and it has long been included in classical formulas. It is traditionally decocted first or simmered for extended periods, often paired with herbs such as Yin Chen Hao or Gui Ban in traditional practice. It is also used in slow-cooked medicinal soups and seasonal tonics following folk herbal custom.

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