The efficacy and function of turtle shell glue

Turtle shell glue is something that many people are very familiar with. The benefits that turtle shell glue brings to us are not available in other foods. So what are the effects of turtle shell glue? Let’s learn about it below.

[Alias] Nail glue

[Source] Amyda sinensis (Wiegmann), a species of soft-shell turtle in the order Testudinata, family Testudinidae, class Reptilia, and the paste made from its carapace is used as medicine.

[Habitat distribution] Mainly produced in Shandong and Hebei.

[Preparation] Ingredients: turtle shell, donkey-hide gelatin, rock sugar, rice wine, sesame oil. Soak the turtle shell for 7 days first, wash it with clean water, take it out and cook it with the other ingredients to concentrate it into gel. After it solidifies, cut it into small long strips.

【Functions and indications】Nourishes yin and blood, moistens the lungs and eliminates accumulation. It is mainly used to treat bone steaming and hot flashes, cough with blood due to consumptive tuberculosis, malaria and lumps in the abdomen, qi and blood deficiency, amenorrhea and dystocia, and flow of damp phlegm.

【Usage and Dosage】 2 to 3 qian.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 "Health Treasure Mirror"

This is all we have to say about the efficacy of turtle shell glue. I hope it will be helpful to you. Although turtle shell glue is of very high value, we must be cautious when consuming it.