The efficacy and function of Yin

Yin-chiao is a Chinese medicinal material with a very wide range of functions. We can use Yin-chiao in many places. Yin-chiao also plays a very important role in the treatment and relief of many diseases. Now let us learn about Yin-chiao.

[Source] It is the whole body of the big-headed flat-chested turtle of the family Testudinidae.

[Original form] The body is slightly oblate, with hard scales on the abdomen and back, the scales are about 16 cm long and 12 cm wide. The head is large and cannot be retracted into the shell; the head is covered with a whole piece of keratin scales. The spine is strong and hooked. The carapace is flat, brown, and has an unclear dorsal ridge; the top scales are extremely small, there are 5 dorsal scales, the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th of which are larger; there are 4 costal scales on each side; there are 11 marginal scales on each side, of varying shapes and sizes; there are 2 anal scales, which are smaller. There are 12 scales on the ventral side, which are light in color with black spots. The hind limbs are relatively long; except for the outer fingers and toes, they all have sharp and long claws; there are webs between the fingers. The tail is very long, almost as long as the plastron, and there are square scales at the base of the tail arranged in a ring.

[Habitat distribution] It lives in mountain streams and can climb rocks. It is carnivorous. Distributed in Zhejiang, Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, Anhui and other places.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, salty, cold.

【Functions and indications】Nourishing yin and clearing away heat. It can treat chronic diarrhea, chronic dysentery, phlegm malaria, remove the mother of malaria, and kill malaria.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

The above is a detailed introduction to the effects and functions of Yin Huo. When choosing it, pay attention to the dosage to avoid causing harm to your body.