Traditional Chinese Medicine Healing Herbs(TCMHH)
Blood Tonics · 3-min read

龟血

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Quick answer

Name Gui Xie (Turtle blood) Nature and action Nature Salt, cold; liver and kidney channels. Actions Tonify blood and harmonize the meridians.

Name

Gui Xie (Turtle blood)

The Effect of 龟血

Property

Salt, cold; liver and kidney meridians entered.

Actions

Tonify blood and harmonize the meridians.

Indications

Traumatic injury, amenorrhea, rectocele.

Dosage and Administrations

Cook it for eating or drink with wine.

Cautions

It is contraindicated to pregnant women.

When to see a doctor: herbal care suits mild, everyday issues. For worsening, severe, or sudden symptoms — or if you are pregnant, on medication, or treating a child — consult a licensed practitioner first.

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