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Donkey-hide Gelatin (Colla Corii Asini)

Location found

Shandong, Zhejiang and Fiangsu provinces, China

Flavor & Property

Sweet; neutral

Effects

Promotes blood circulation, and arrests bleeding

Use

For dizziness due to anemia

* used with rehmannia root, Chinese angelica root, astragalus root and dangshen

Hematemesis, epistaxis and metrorrhagia

* used with ophiopogon root, dried rehmannia root

Insomnia

* used with coptis root, white peony root and egg yolk

Dyspnea and cough

* used with glehnia root, ophiopogon root, mulberry leaf, bitter apricot kernel, etc.

Dosage & Administration

5-10g (boiled in water for oral use)

Precaution & Contractindication

Poor appetite, vomiting and diarrhea

Note: It is important to be evaluated by a health professional before taking this drug.

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