Whole Turtle Shell Bie Jia 鳖甲 Dried Chinese Herbal Material for Decoction or Grinding 1 Piece 11-12 cm

Whole Turtle Shell, known in TCM as Bie Jia (鳖甲), is the 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 one whole shell, it can be decocted after processing or ground into powder. Store at room temperature in a dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried turtle shell carapace supplied as one complete piece
• Botanical source Trionyx sinensis, a traditional Chinese medicine animal material
• Known in TCM as Bie Jia 鳖甲, salty in flavor and slightly cold in nature
• Can be ground into powder or used in decoctions after traditional processing
• Shell size approximately 11-12 cm, suitable for herbal shops and home preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically a hard, flat carapace in brownish to dark grey tones with natural ridged texture and a faint mineral-like aroma. The surface is firm and dry, and ground powder is typically fine and slightly earthy in character.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction after proper processing
• Grinding into powder for traditional herbal formulas
• Ingredient for TCM pharmacy or herbal shop stock
• Moxibustion and external herbal preparation material

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Bie Jia is traditionally associated with nourishing yin, subduing yang, and softening hardness. It has historically appeared in classical formulas such as Bie Jia Jian Wan, often decocted first or used after vinegar processing. Folk practice also includes grinding the shell for external or compounded preparations.

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