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Soft-Shelled Turtle Soup,For internal injuries.

Formulas Name : Soft-Shelled Turtle Soup

Chinese Name : 团鱼汤

Drug Formulation

1 leg of mutton (cut into pieces), 5 cardamom pods.

Source

*Essentials of Diet and Nutrition*, Volume 1.

Benefits

For internal injuries.

Instructions for Use

Simmer the above ingredients into a broth and strain it. Boil 5–6 soft-shelled turtles until cooked, remove the shells and bones, and cut into chunks. Stir-fry 2 liang of shredded wheat noodles with 1 he of ginger juice and 1 liang of black pepper, then season with scallions, salt, and vinegar.

Soft-Shelled Turtle Soup，*Essentials of Diet and Nutrition*, Volume 1.，For internal injuries.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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