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Channels:
LIV, HT, SP
Properties:
Salty, Cold, Toxic
Latin Name:
Eupolyphaga Seu Opistholpatia
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Tu Bie Chong means "Land Soft Shelled Turtle"
Actions
- Breaks Blood Stasis, Drives out Blood Stasis
Treats Amenorrhea, postpartum abdominal pain, abdominal masses.
- Connects Tendons and Fuses Bones
For trauma, bone fractures, torn tendons and ligaments, lacerations, contusions, and fractures.
Contraindications and Cautions
- Do not use during pregnancy
Herb-Drug Interactions
- This section is being researched, and is not completed.
Toxicity and Overdose
- This herb is considered toxic (while some Chinese herbs are toxic, it must be noted that many come prepared, or are combined, to mitigate their toxicity).
Dosage
- 3-9 grams in decoction, 1–1.5 grams raw (Bensky)
- 3-10 grams in decoction, 1-1.5 grams raw/powder (Chen)
This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:
References
Herbs
Formulas
Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist.
Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.
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