E Jiao

Description:
Rectangular or cuboid in shape, it varies in size with different manufacturers. The surface is smooth and lustrous, brownish-black or pitch-black in colour. It is slightly transparent when observed against light, and is fragile, easy to break. The section is smooth, lustrous and brownish-black or pitch-black in colour. It is weak in smell and slightly sweet in taste.



3-9 grams are dissolved in water or yellow rice wine, take the gelatin solution daily. If the gelatin is prescribed with other medicinal substances, dissolve the gelatin and decoct other medicinal substances separately and then mix the gelatin solution and the decoction for oral use. Donkey-hide gelatin with cattail pollen is most eligible for making pills and powder.