Dried Turtle Shell Gui Ban Traditional Chinese Herb Raw Material for Decoction 1kg

Dried Turtle Shell, known in TCM as Gui Ban (龟板), is the prepared plastron of the freshwater turtle, traditionally supplied as a whole or cut animal-derived raw herb. In TCM theory it is considered salty and sweet in flavor and cold in nature, associated with the liver, kidney, and heart channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulas, it is typically simmered before use. Store in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic animal-class raw herb sourced from Hubei, China
• Known in TCM as Gui Ban (龟板), the dried turtle plastron
• Traditionally valued in classical formulas for nourishing yin and anchoring yang
• Sold by the kilogram as a bulk edible agricultural product
• Suitable for decoction pieces, herbal formulas, and traditional preparations

Quality & Sensory

Typically presented as hard, flat, pale yellowish-brown plates or cut pieces with a dense, slightly oily texture and a faint characteristic animal aroma. When decocted, it typically yields a mild, savory broth with no pronounced bitterness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Long-simmered herbal decoctions in traditional practice
• Prepared as a component of classical TCM formulas
• Added to nourishing soup bases after proper preparation
• Used by herbalists and TCM practitioners for custom formulations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Gui Ban is traditionally associated with nourishing yin, subduing yang, and strengthening bones, and it appears in classical formulas such as Er Xian Tang and Da Bu Yin Wan. It is traditionally decocted for an extended period, often pre-cooked or processed, and may be paired with herbs like Zhi Mu and Huang Bai in traditional preparations.

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