Red Complexion Wine

Red Complexion Wine,

Formulas Name : Red Complexion Wine

Chinese Name : 红颜酒

Drug Formulation

Walnut kernels (soaked, peeled) 4 liang, small red dates 4 liang, white honey 4 liang, clarified butter 2 liang, almonds (soaked, peeled and tips removed; discard double kernels; boiled 4–5 times, then sun-dried) 1 liang.

Source

From *Hui Chun*, Volume 4.

Processing

First, dissolve the honey and butter in a Jinhua-style jar of homemade spirits; then add the three medicinal ingredients to the liquor and let them steep for 21 days.

Instructions for Use

Take 2–3 cups every morning.

Red Complexion Wine,From *Hui Chun*, Volume 4.,

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