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Donkey-Hide Gelatin and Coptis Decoction

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Donkey-Hide Gelatin and Coptis Decoction,For pregnant women with dysentery, if measures to stabilize the pregnancy are taken, the dysentery worsens; if the dysentery is treated, the pregnancy may be at risk. This decoction should be taken.

Formulas Name : Donkey-Hide Gelatin and Coptis Decoction

Chinese Name : 阿胶黄连饮

Drug Formulation

Donkey-hide gelatin, Coptis, white peony root, licorice, and trichosanthes peel (fried with wheat bran).

Source

*Essentials of Obstetrics and Gynecology*, Volume 1.

Benefits

For pregnant women with dysentery, if measures to stabilize the pregnancy are taken, the dysentery worsens; if the dysentery is treated, the pregnancy may be at risk. This decoction should be taken.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. After one dose, both pain and diarrhea will subside; omit the Zhi Ke and take another dose.

Donkey-Hide Gelatin and Coptis Decoction,*Essentials of Obstetrics and Gynecology*, Volume 1.,For pregnant women with dysentery, if measures to stabilize the pregnancy are taken, the dysentery worsens; if the dysentery is treated, the pregnancy may be at risk. This decoction should be taken.

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