What does tortoise shell do?

Turtle shell is similar to human spine, and it grows outside to protect itself in the process of continuous evolution.

2. The medicinal value of tortoise shell:

(1) tortoise shell and donkey-hide gelatin Liuwei Dihuang decoction can be used to treat chronic nephritis with yin deficiency, and has a certain effect on urine protein.

(2) Tortoise shell has two functions in treating pulmonary tuberculosis: one is to treat bone steaming, fatigue, hot flashes and night sweats of pulmonary tuberculosis, which has antipyretic effect and can supplement nutrients such as calcium; Second, it is suitable for tuberculous diseases. Clinically, tortoise plastron (baked crisp) and codonopsis pilosula (baked dry) are equally ground into fine powder, and taken orally three times a day, each time 1-2g, which can be used for treating pulmonary tuberculosis, scrofula and anal tuberculosis, and can also be used for rickets.

(3) Plastrum Testudinis, Rhizoma Coptidis, Stigma Croci Sativi and Borneolum Syntheticum (Plastrum Testudinis powder) are externally applied to the affected area to treat furuncle, skin ulceration, pus discharge and running water for a long time. If tortoise plastron is used together with Gleditsia sinensis and Pulsatilla chinensis, it can treat chronic ulcer and long-term nonunion. Folk also use tortoise plastron with Sichuan bow, angelica and oak to promote growth, and tortoise plastron with Eucommia ulmoides can stop diarrhea. Treatment of hemorrhoids with Sophora japonica and Carapax Trionycis.