Gui Ban (Fresh Water Turtle Shell, Testudinis)

Gui Ban (Fresh Water Turtle Shell, Testudinis)

Herb 3 of 15 in Herbs that Tonify Yin

Cold Gui Ban (Plastrum Testudinis)
Channels:
HT, KI, LIV
Properties:
Salty, Sweet, Cold
Latin:
Plastrum Testudinis
Chinese:
龟板
Tone Marks:
guī băn
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Chinese Herb Actions

  • Nourishes Yin and Anchors Yang
    Dizziness, Vertigo, fever, nightsweats, steaming bone disorder due to Yin Deficiency with Rising Fire or Rising Yang. Also for facial spasms and tremors due to Liver and Kidney Yin Deficiency leading to Internal Wind
  • Tonifies Kidneys, Strengthens Bones
    For sore low back, weak legs, retarded skeletal growth, and non-closure of the fontanel in children due to Kidney Yin and Jing Deficiency
  • Nourishes Blood and Tonfies the Heart
    Useful for insomnia, palpitations, forgetfulness, and anxiety due to Heart Blood Deficiency
  • Stops Uterine Bleeding, Cools Blood
    Treats irregular menstrual bleeding and hypermenorrhea due to Yin Deficiency Heat pushing the blood out of the vessels
  • Promotes Healing of Sores
    Topically treats non-healing sores and ulcerations
  • Stabilizes the Penetrating and Conception Vessels
    For Red and/or White vaginal discharge or uterine bleeding

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

  • Do not use during pregnancy
  • Do not use in patients with Damp-Cold or Deficiency related Cold or Diarrhea

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

  • Allergic reactions have been reported with symptoms of chest oppression, hot sensations over the entire body and mild pruritus.
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Chinese Herb Dosage

  • 15-45 grams in decoction 13
  • 10-30 grams in decoction. Recommends crushing and pre-decoction. 12

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

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