Rehmannia Wine

Rehmannia Wine,For men and women with deficiency of essence and blood, and insufficiency of the Nourishing and Defensive Qi.

Formulas Name : Rehmannia Wine

Chinese Name : 地黄醴

Drug Formulation

8 liang of Da Huai Prepared Rehmannia (select those with an extremely sweet flavor; dry by roasting and sun-drying to remove moisture), 1 qian of agarwood (or 3 fen of white sandalwood may also be used), and 4 liang of goji berries (use the plumpest ones; also dry by roasting and sun-drying to remove moisture).

Source

*The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.

Processing

For approximately 1 jin of each herb, steep in 10 jin of high-proof liquor. No boiling is necessary; simply steep for 10 days, after which it is ready for use. Once consumed, add another 6–7 jin of liquor and steep for another half-month; it remains usable.

Benefits

For men and women with deficiency of essence and blood, and insufficiency of the Nourishing and Defensive Qi.

Instructions for Use

This formula should be taken regularly.

Note

Those taking this formula must not drink excessively.

Rehmannia Wine,*The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.,For men and women with deficiency of essence and blood, and insufficiency of the Nourishing and Defensive Qi.

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