Good for the kidneys, chelonian shell is largely used for treating sore feet and hips, strengthening the bones and muscles and treating long-term diarrhea. Today Chinese herbalists also prescribe it for treating pancreas infections and tumors.
龜板主要治療腰腳酸痛，還有補心腎、強筋骨與止久痢的功能，今天中醫師也拿它來治療胰臟炎、腫瘤。