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Donkey-Hide Gelatin Decoction,Relieves frequent urination due to kidney deficiency.

Formulas Name : Donkey-Hide Gelatin Decoction

Chinese Name : 阿胶汤

Drug Formulation

Ejiao (roasted and dried) 1 liang, Dried Ginger (roasted) 1 liang, Polygala (seed removed) 4 liang, Aconite (roasted and cracked, skin and navel removed) 1 liang, Ginseng 1 liang, Licorice (roasted) 3 liang, Hemp Seeds (ground) 2 liang.

Source

*Compendium of Holy Remedies*, Volume 59.

Processing

Coarsely crush the ingredients until they are about the size of sesame or mung beans.

Benefits

Relieves frequent urination due to kidney deficiency.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, add 1 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and drink while warm; take at any time.

Donkey-Hide Gelatin Decoction，*Compendium of Holy Remedies*, Volume 59.，Relieves frequent urination due to kidney deficiency.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 18, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 18, 2026

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