Which constitution of women is not suitable for taking donkey-hide gelatin?
1. People with excessive dampness in the body
Symptoms may include dry and bitter mouth, fatigue, dizziness or confusion, bloating, poor bowel movements. The most important thing is a thick and sticky tongue coating, which may be white or yellow.
2. People with excessive internal heat
For example, people with heart fire, liver fire, lung fire, or even yin deficiency with fire. If only donkey-hide gelatin is used, there may still be a situation where the deficiency cannot be replenished, and the fire will become more intense.
3. People with wounds should not take it
Donkey-hide gelatin promotes blood circulation, so it should not be taken immediately if there are wounds. Wait until the wound has scabbed before taking it, otherwise the wound will not heal.
4. People with blood stasis in the body
They may have dull skin, pigmentation, easy bruising, dull lips, a dull or spotted tongue, purple or thick sublingual veins, and astringent pulse. Women often have poor menstrual periods, usually delayed, with blood clots, abdominal pain, and dark color. They may also have shortness of breath.
5. People with spleen deficiency
This refers to people with poor digestive function. Main symptoms include poor appetite, loose or dry stools, fatigue, and sallow complexion. Although there is no specific rule that people with spleen deficiency cannot take donkey-hide gelatin, the sticky texture of donkey-hide gelatin can hinder spleen and stomach function, especially for patients with spleen deficiency and qi stagnation, poor appetite, and abdominal distention. If they must take it, they need to combine it with qi-regulating and digestion-promoting medicines to counteract its greasy nature.
[Common issues when taking donkey-hide gelatin]
1. If the donkey-hide gelatin becomes soft, sticky, or broken during storage, can it still be taken?
If donkey-hide gelatin becomes soft, sticky, or broken during storage, it can still be used after processing. At this time, the gelatin block has only undergone physical changes and has not undergone qualitative changes. However, if the gelatin block undergoes severe deterioration, it cannot be used, such as discoloration and foul odor. At this time, the internal quality of donkey-hide gelatin has changed, and it has produced harmful substances for the human body.
2. What should I do if I always get fever after taking donkey-hide gelatin paste?
If you take it according to our recommended method, you should not get fever after taking it. If you still get fever, it means that you may also get fever after consuming other warm foods. This indicates that you have excessive coldness and poor meridian circulation in your body. You can try soaking your feet in mugwort water and stop eating cold foods. Your fever symptoms will gradually diminish.
3. What should I do if my throat becomes dry and pharyngitis occurs after taking donkey-hide gelatin paste?
Donkey-hide gelatin paste nourishes without causing dryness, so it should not cause dry throat and other symptoms. Many people have reported that their saliva increases significantly after taking donkey-hide gelatin paste and it can relieve dry mouth symptoms. If you experience dry throat after taking donkey-hide gelatin paste, it is likely that your liver fire is too strong. At the same time, avoid eating spicy foods and fried snacks while taking donkey-hide gelatin paste to prevent exacerbating the symptoms.
4. Can donkey-hide gelatin paste be taken together with Angelica sinensis powder? How should they be divided? Can they be taken during menstruation?
Donkey-hide gelatin paste and Angelica sinensis powder can be taken together, but not at the same time. They should be taken separately within one day. You can take donkey-hide gelatin paste in the morning and Angelica sinensis powder after lunch. Whether you can take donkey-hide gelatin paste during menstruation depends on whether there is any change in your menstrual flow. If there are significant changes, you should stop taking it. Generally, taking donkey-hide gelatin paste is very effective in regulating menstruation and will not significantly increase menstrual flow or prolong the duration. On the contrary, it can alleviate and treat these symptoms. Some people may have increased menstrual flow after taking Angelica sinensis powder, in which case they should switch to Angelica sinensis head. If menstrual flow still increases after taking Angelica sinensis head, stop taking it during menstruation.
5. Can people with alcohol allergies take donkey-hide gelatin paste?
Donkey-hide gelatin paste is made with low-alcohol-content yellow wine or cooking wine. People with alcohol allergies can choose inexpensive cooking wine. If you only take 2 pieces of donkey-hide gelatin paste at a time, the alcohol content is very low. Therefore, people with alcohol allergies can also take donkey-hide gelatin paste. If you still have concerns, start with a small amount.
6. Can people with high blood lipids take donkey-hide gelatin?
Donkey-hide gelatin can nourish qi and blood without increasing blood lipids. It can also regulate the constitution. However, the excipients in donkey-hide gelatin paste are relatively greasy, so reduce the daily dosage. But if your blood lipids are particularly high due to old age, please take lipid-lowering drugs under the guidance of a doctor to avoid the occurrence of certain diseases.
