FRESH-WATER TURTLE SHELL, LYCIUM BARK &
SWEET WORMWOOD
Bie Jia/Di Gu Pi/Qing Hao |
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amyda sinensis, Lycium chinensis & artemisia annua |
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Bie Jia |
salty, neutral |
nourishes Kidney yin, disperses lumps, dissolves abdominal mass |
Di Gu Pi |
sweet, tasteless, cold |
removes deficiency Heat, clears Lung-Heat, cools Blood |
Qing Hao |
bitter, slightly acrid, cold |
removes deficiency Heat, clears Summer Heat, clears
the Gallbladder prevents recurrence of malaria |
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Indications
* Low fever due to yin deficiency, which is commonly seen in pulmonary tuberculosis, renal tuberculosis,
chronic nephropyelitis, and infantile summer fever. |
Combined action
Nourishes yin, removes deficiency Heat.
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Combinations
* Can be added to Liu Wei Di Huang Wan for yin deficiency. |
Dosage
The typical proportion when added to a constitutional formula is 6:1 formula to addition (15 grams in 75-
90 grams of formula). If a stronger effect is desired more can be added. When used alone the dose is three
grams twice daily. |
Cautions and contraindications
None noted.
None noted. |
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