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SUPPON
Pure Powder from commercially grown freshwater Suppon, a Trionyx Sinensis Japanicus
[In Chinese culture] Freshwater Suppon are symbolic of long life, personal wealth, fertility, strength, and happy households.”
Despite a lack of scientific evidence demonstrating a causative link between turtle consumption and medicinal benefits, many people in China believe they provide benefits such as maintaining youthful beauty in women and improving sexual function in men. Because of these beliefs and their symbolic importance, freshwater Suppon have been highly sought after for more than 3,000 years.
Traditional Chinese medicine has used soft-shelled turtles for food and medicine for hundreds of years; however, no scientific data has been collected to support any claims. One of the theories for turtle recommended by Shen-Nong.com, an online Chinese Medicine guide, is that it enriches your kidneys through moistening and nourishing them. Turtle meat is also believed to enrich your blood and cool your body, causing turtle soup to be recommended by alternative medicinal practitioners like Sheng-Nong for menopausal symptoms such as night sweats, hot flashes and irritability. Turtle is also thought to encourage longevity, says Jeff Hays of FactsandDetails.com. No studies are available to substantiate these belief, so discuss any of your medical concerns with your doctor.