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Donkey-Hide Gelatin Pills,For postpartum uncontrollable uterine bleeding and inability to lactate, accompanied by a soft pulse.

Formulas Name : Donkey-Hide Gelatin Pills

Chinese Name : 阿胶丸

Drug Formulation

3 liang of donkey-hide gelatin (stir-fried with Polygonum aviculare pollen until charred), 1.5 liang of Salvia miltiorrhiza (stir-fried until black), 1 liang of Ligusticum chuanxiong, 3 liang of deer antler (roasted until charred), 3 liang of Dipsacus asper (stir-fried until charred), 3 liang of red beeswax (calcined with vinegar), 3 liang of dragon bone (calcined until charred), 3 liang of Angelica sinensis, and 3 liang of cuttlefish bone (calcined).

Source

*Six Books of Medical Essentials*, Volume 30.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder and mix with refined honey to form pills.

Benefits

For postpartum uncontrollable uterine bleeding and inability to lactate, accompanied by a soft pulse.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; decoct in rice water, strain, and take while warm.

Donkey-Hide Gelatin Pills,*Six Books of Medical Essentials*, Volume 30.,For postpartum uncontrollable uterine bleeding and inability to lactate, accompanied by a soft pulse.

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