Single Herbs

Category	Bu Xu Yao 補虛藥
Sub Category	Bu Xue 補血
Name	E Jiao 阿膠 Ass-hide gelatin
Grown	Shandong and central China.
Source	Gelatin prepared from skin of Equus asinus L.
Ingredients	Collagen, Lysine, Arginine, Histidine, calcium
Pharma Effect	1) Effect on cells: After an induced hemorrhagic anemia infusing the solution to stomach, red blood cell and hemoglobin increased much more significantly in dogs than the ones without infusion. 2) Effect on the metabolism of calcium: improves the balance
Properties	Sweet, neutral
Channels	Lung, liver, kidney
Function	Nourishes yin and blood, tones lung, moistens dryness, stops bleeding and calms restless fetus.
Clinic Usage	For coughing due to overstrain injury, consumptive lung disease, vomiting with pus, reduced blood flow due to yin deficiency, irregular menstruation, vaginal discharge, restless fetus, anemia and other bleeding symptoms.
Cautions	This herb is sticky and hard to digest. Contraindicated in cases of weak stomach and spleen, lack of appetite, stagnant food accumulation, vomiting or diarrhea.
Dosage	Heat before taking, 3~9g per dosage.
Storage	Store in a cool, dry and tightly sealed place. Place in a lime pot during summer.