阿胶

    阿胶，又名驴皮胶、阿胶珠、传致胶、盆复胶、系用驴的皮去毛后用清水熬制而成的黑色胶质块，是中医常用的药物之一，也是食用的佳品。主产于山东、浙江、北京及我省的禹县、周口等地区。山东产者最著名，浙江产量最大。
      
    阿胶的生产和使用在我国已有悠久的历史，《神农本草经》已将阿胶列为上品，最初是用牛皮作原料熬制。其后《本草拾遗》中开始主张用驴皮熬制。此后，阿胶逐渐改用驴皮为原料。明李时珍在《本草纲目》中正式称驴皮胶为“阿胶”，而牛皮胶改称“黄明胶”一直沿用至今。
      
     阿胶是我省名贵药材，素以之地纯正而久负盛名。阿胶性平、味甘、微温、无毒，入肺、肝肾经。主要功能是滋阴补血、安胎止血、润燥等。现代医学认为，阿胶的医用价值和营养价值很高，另外阿胶还具有补血和抗休克的作用，阿胶作为河南名贵中药材行销全国各地。

 

Donkey-hide Gelatin

    
    Donkey-hide gelatin is black colloidal lumps made from donkey shins. It is a frequently-used medicine in traditional Chinese medicine, which has been listed in top grade in Shen Nong's Herbal Classic, as well as a good food to eat. In Henan Province, it is mostly produced in Yuxian County, Zhoukou City and other places.
      
    The cultivation and usage of Donkey-hide Gelatin has a long history. It is a precious medicinal material and enjoys a high reputation for its pure and high quality for a long time. In the opinions of modern medical science, donkey-hide gelatin contains very high medical and nourishing values as well as functions of enriching blood and preventing shocks. It has been sold to all over the country.