Ghee Paste

Ghee Paste,For diabetes.

Formulas Name : Ghee Paste

Chinese Name : 醍醐膏

Drug Formulation

1 jin of black plums (crushed; simmered in 4 large bowls of sweetened water until reduced to 1 bowl; strain out the residue), 5 jin of white granulated sugar, half a liang of ground amomum, 4 qian of white sandalwood, and 1 fen of musk.

Source

From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 267.

Processing

Place the first three ingredients in a sand or stone vessel and simmer over low heat until a reddish paste forms; remove from heat and allow to cool. Add white sandalwood and musk, mix thoroughly, transfer to a porcelain or stone container, seal the opening, and let stand overnight.

Benefits

For diabetes.

Instructions for Use

In summer, mix with cold water; in winter, mix with boiling water.

Ghee Paste,From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 267.,For diabetes.

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