{"id":961,"date":"2023-11-10T14:24:59","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T14:24:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ccmlondon.com\/app_herbs\/?page_id=961"},"modified":"2023-11-24T12:09:15","modified_gmt":"2023-11-24T12:09:15","slug":"gui-ban","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ccmlondon.com\/app_herbs\/gui-ban\/","title":{"rendered":"Gui Ban"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gui Ban, also known as turtle shell (Chinemys reevesii), is an animal-derived substance used in traditional Chinese medicine. It is primarily known for its potential benefits on the kidneys and bones. <\/span><\/p>\n<div>1) Nourishes the Yin, subdues the Yang;<\/div>\n<div>2) Supplements the Kidneys and strengthens the bones;<\/div>\n<div>3) Nourishes the blood, stabilizes the Penetrating and Conception vessels;<\/div>\n<div>4) Cools the blood and stops bleeding;<\/div>\n<div>5) Nourishes the blood and tonifies the Heart;<\/div>\n<div>6) Promotes healing of sores and ulcerations;<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>1) Fever, night sweats, dizziness, tinnitus, steaming bones; internal wind symptoms such as facial spasms and tremors of the hands and feet;<\/div>\n<div>2) Kidney Yin deficiency &#8211; soreness of lower back, weakness of legs, retarded skeletal development in children, failure of fontanel to close;<\/div>\n<div>3) Red and\/or white vaginal discharge or uterine bleeding;<\/div>\n<div>4) Excessive menstruation or uterine bleeding caused by chaotic movement of hot blood;<\/div>\n<div>5) Heart deficiency with anxiety, insomnia, and forgetfulness;<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While Gui Ban is generally considered safe when used under proper guidance, there are a few precautions and contraindications to consider:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Allergic reactions: Some individuals may experience allergic reactions when using Gui Ban. If you have known allergies to shellfish or other animal products, it&#8217;s advisable to exercise caution and consult with a healthcare professional before using Gui Ban.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Blood clotting disorders: Gui Ban may possess anticoagulant properties, potentially affecting blood clotting. If you have a bleeding disorder or are taking medications that affect blood clotting, it&#8217;s important to exercise caution and consult with a healthcare professional before using Gui Ban.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Medications and interactions: Gui Ban may interact with certain medications, including anticoagulants (blood thinners) and drugs that affect blood pressure. It is important to consult with a healthcare professional or pharmacist before using Gui Ban if you are taking any prescription medications.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Quality and sourcing: It&#8217;s crucial to obtain Gui Ban from reputable sources to ensure quality and minimize the risk of contamination.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Limited research is available on the safety of Gui Ban during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It&#8217;s recommended to consult with a healthcare professional before using Gui Ban if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with any herbal supplement, it is important to consult with a healthcare professional or a qualified herbalist before using Gui Ban or any other herbal remedies. They can provide personalized advice based on your specific health conditions, medications, and individual circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dosage 5 tsin<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Granules 3ml Spoon<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ground Raw Herb 5ml Spoon<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole Herb 15gm.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gui Ban, also known as turtle shell (Chinemys reevesii), is an animal-derived substance used in traditional Chinese medicine. It is primarily known for its potential benefits on the kidneys and bones. 1) Nourishes the Yin, subdues the Yang; 2) Supplements the Kidneys and strengthens the bones; 3) Nourishes the blood, stabilizes the Penetrating and Conception [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"pmpro_default_level":0,"_ppp_document_settings_meta":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-961","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","pmpro-has-access"],"blocksy_meta":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ccmlondon.com\/app_herbs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/961","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ccmlondon.com\/app_herbs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ccmlondon.com\/app_herbs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ccmlondon.com\/app_herbs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ccmlondon.com\/app_herbs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=961"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/ccmlondon.com\/app_herbs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/961\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1039,"href":"https:\/\/ccmlondon.com\/app_herbs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/961\/revisions\/1039"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ccmlondon.com\/app_herbs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=961"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}