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Decoction of Donkey-Hide Gelatin

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Decoction of Donkey-Hide Gelatin,Chronic cough with sputum containing pus and blood.

Formulas Name : Decoction of Donkey-Hide Gelatin

Chinese Name : 阿胶煎

Drug Formulation

2 liang of donkey-hide gelatin (crushed and stir-fried until yellow and dry), 1 liang of Dioscorea opposita,1 liang of Poria cocos, 1.5 liang of Asparagus root (core removed, roasted), 1 liang of Fritillaria bulb (roasted until slightly yellow), 1 liang of butter, 1 sheng of fresh Rehmannia root juice, 1 he of fresh ginger juice, 2 he of white honey, and 1 liang of apricot kernels (soaked in hot water, skinned, tips and double kernels removed, stir-fried with bran until slightly yellow, then ground into a paste).

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 46.

Benefits

Chronic cough with sputum containing pus and blood.

Instructions for Use

Grind the first five ingredients into a fine powder; mix them with the latter five ingredients in a silver vessel. Simmer over low heat until the mixture reaches the desired consistency. Transfer to a non-porous container. Take an amount the size of half a jujube, hold it in the mouth, and swallow the liquid; take as needed, regardless of the time of day.

Decoction of Donkey-Hide Gelatin,*Shenghui*, Volume 46.,Chronic cough with sputum containing pus and blood.

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