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Donkey-Hide Gelatin and Rehmannia Decoction

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Donkey-Hide Gelatin and Rehmannia Decoction,Heat injuring the lungs, resulting in unstoppable hemoptysis.

Formulas Name : Donkey-Hide Gelatin and Rehmannia Decoction

Chinese Name : 阿胶地黄汤

Drug Formulation

4 liang of raw dried rehmannia root, 2 liang of donkey-hide gelatin (crushed and stir-fried until yellow and dry), and 2 liang of pollen from the cattail.

Usage: 4 Liang
Efficacy: 1. Fresh Rehmannia: Clears heat and generates body fluids; cools the blood and stops bleeding. 2. Raw Rehmannia: Clears heat and cools the blood; nourishes yin and generates body fluids.

Source

Formula from *Shenghui* (Vol. 37); name cited in *Pujifang* (Vol. 190).

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Heat injuring the lungs, resulting in unstoppable hemoptysis.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1 medium bowl of water and 1 chicken-egg-sized piece of bamboo shavings, decoct until reduced to 5 fen, strain, and take warm after meals.

Donkey-Hide Gelatin and Rehmannia Decoction,Formula from *Shenghui* (Vol. 37); name cited in *Pujifang* (Vol. 190).,Heat injuring the lungs, resulting in unstoppable hemoptysis.

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