Bei+Jia+(Soft-Shelled+Turtle+Shell)

[[image:Bei_Jia_.jpg width="180" height="198" align="right"]]Bei Jia (Soft-Shelled Turtle Shell)
Category: Herbs to Nourish Yin Nature : Cold Flavors: Salty Channels: LR, KI, SP

Functions: Nourish Yin of the Liver and **subdue Liver Yang rising; soften & resolve masses** Indications: Trembling or convulsion caused by stirring up of Liver wind due to Liver Yin deficiency **[heavily anchors and causes to descend]** 2. **Low grade fever due to Yin deficiency** 3. **Masses or lumps** in chronic malaria and amenorrhea **[promotes menstruation]** 4. **Invigorates blood**

Dosage: 10-30g., **cook longer**

Contraindications: loose stool and poor appetite due to cold and Yang deficiency in the Spleen and Stomach and **during pregnancy**