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Donkey-Hide Gelatin and Peony Decoction

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Donkey-Hide Gelatin and Peony Decoction,Persistent rectal bleeding.

Formulas Name : Donkey-Hide Gelatin and Peony Decoction

Chinese Name : 阿胶芍药汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of red peony root, 1 liang of donkey-hide gelatin (crushed and stir-fried until yellow and dry), 1 liang of Chinese angelica root, and half a liang of licorice root (lightly roasted until reddish, then coarsely chopped).

Source

Formula from *Shenghui* (Vol. 37); name cited in *Shengji Zonglu* (Vol. 97).

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Persistent rectal bleeding.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose. Boil with 1 medium bowl of water and 2–7 bamboo leaves until reduced to 6 fen. Strain and take warm before meals.

Donkey-Hide Gelatin and Peony Decoction,Formula from *Shenghui* (Vol. 37); name cited in *Shengji Zonglu* (Vol. 97).,Persistent rectal bleeding.

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