GUI BAN
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Nomenclature
GUI BAN
龜板
Plastrum Testudinis
Other Names
Tortoise Shell''
Properties:
Salty Sweet
Liver / LR Kidney / KD Heart / HT
Tonify Yin
Dosage and Toxicity
10 – 30 gm
Functions
Nourishes Yin and anchors Yang (Rising Fire, Wind, and yin deficient heat)
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Tonifies the Kidney / KD Yin and Jing and Strengthens the bones
Nourishes the Blood and Tonifies the Heart / HT
Stops irregular menstrual Bleeding from Yin Deficient heat
Promotes healing of sores
*Gui Ban Jiao has a similar function but stronger to tonify yin and stop bleeding; 3 – 10 gm
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Preparation and Processing
Cautions and contraindications
Clinical Research and studies
Formulas that include this herb
Sources
Footnotes: Contra in Pregnancy