Ejiao Powder,From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 138), citing *Essentials Compiled for the Four Seasons*.,For dysentery; also treats all types of sores.
Ejiao Powder
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Formulas Name : Ejiao Powder
Chinese Name : 阿胶散子
Drug Formulation
Angelica sinensis (coarsely chopped and simmered in wine), Coptis (hairs removed and thoroughly washed), Terminalia chebula (roasted, pulp extracted), donkey-hide gelatin (roasted over low heat until it begins to puff up, then removed), and licorice (soaked in whey, then roasted)—each in equal parts; 3 liang of yellow丹; 2 liang of white alum.
Source
From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 138), citing *Essentials Compiled for the Four Seasons*.
Processing
Combine the above two ingredients, grind into a fine powder, place in a jar, and seal it over charcoal fire. Roast thoroughly for a long time; once cooled, remove the contents and sift them finely. Mix this powder with the herbal ingredients listed above to form a powder.
Benefits
For dysentery; also treats all types of sores.
Instructions for Use
Take 3 qian per dose, mixed with rice water. If making pills, shape them with wheat flour paste into pea-sized balls. Take 10 pills per dose. For children’s sores, mix with human milk and apply topically; for other sores, use the dry powder.
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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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Ejiao Powder,For dysentery; also treats all types of sores.