Donkey-Hide Gelatin and Mistletoe Decoction

Donkey-Hide Gelatin and Mistletoe Decoction,For blood deficiency with empty collaterals, liver-induced cold extremities and stomach pain radiating to the back and flanks, dizziness with a sensation of noise in the head, and coldness in both knees and shins.

Formulas Name : Donkey-Hide Gelatin and Mistletoe Decoction

Chinese Name : 胶地寄生汤

Drug Formulation

1.5 qian of aged ejiao (melted and mixed with hot water), 3 qian of fine raw rehmannia root, 3 qian of mulberry mistletoe, 3 qian of astragalus, 3 qian of Sichuan dendrobium, 1.5 qian of sweet goji berries, 1.5 qian of Zhejiang poria, and 1 liang of nine-hole oyster shell (crushed raw).

Source

From *Revised Popular Treatise on Cold Damage*.

Benefits

For blood deficiency with empty collaterals, liver-induced cold extremities and stomach pain radiating to the back and flanks, dizziness with a sensation of noise in the head, and coldness in both knees and shins.

Donkey-Hide Gelatin and Mistletoe Decoction,From *Revised Popular Treatise on Cold Damage*.,For blood deficiency with empty collaterals, liver-induced cold extremities and stomach pain radiating to the back and flanks, dizziness with a sensation of noise in the head, and coldness in both knees and shins.

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