Turtles, also known as grass turtles, scented turtles, mud turtles, smelly turtles, golden turtles, etc., belong to the genus Turtle of the freshwater turtle family.

Turtles are semi-aquatic and semi-terrestrial reptiles.

The nutritional content of turtle is similar to that of soft-shelled turtle, and it is rich in protein, fat, sugar, multivitamins, trace elements, etc.

The protein content of turtle muscle reaches 16.64%, and essential amino acids and umami amino acids account for 49.16% and 43.39% of the total amino acids respectively. Among the amino acids, Glu is the most abundant.

Turtle is a traditional dietary supplement.

Li Shizhen said: "There are three hundred and sixty insects, and the tortoise is the leader. The turtle is the spiritual leader of the insects."

"Shen Nong's Materia Medica" lists it as a top-grade product and believes that it can "maintain redness and whiteness, and take it for a long time to lighten the body and prevent hunger." Turtle protein is easily absorbed by the human body, can enhance immune function, and plays an important role in promoting health and preventing cancer.

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Turtle meat has the effects of nourishing blood, nourishing yin and replenishing kidneys, and its nature and flavor are sweet, sour and warm.

It has strong tonic power and high nutritional value. It has certain effects on patients with various tumors and yin deficiency and blood deficiency, as well as chronic diseases such as chronic cough, hemoptysis, restlessness, enuresis, hemorrhoids, muscle and bone pain, and limb spasm.

[Meishijie] Turtle plate is the plastron of the tortoise. It is a traditional and precious medicinal material. It is rich in collagen and protein, calcium, phosphorus, lipids, peptides and various enzymes.

According to clinical research in traditional Chinese medicine, turtle shell has a fishy smell, a salty taste, and a cold nature. It has the functions of nourishing yin and reducing fire, quenching yang and reducing steam, nourishing the kidneys and strengthening bones.

Modern medical research has proven that turtle shell contains collagen, which contains a variety of amino acids, steroid compounds, calcium, phosphorus, etc. The extract can inhibit tumor cells S-180, Ec, etc., and has a therapeutic effect on ascites liver cancer.