Longevity and Vitality-Preserving Paste

Longevity and Vitality-Preserving Paste,For men: qi deficiency, nocturnal emissions, and testicular hernia. For women: abdominal pain due to cold blood, leukorrhea, and pain in the lower back and legs.

Formulas Name : Longevity and Vitality-Preserving Paste

Chinese Name : 益寿固元膏

Drug Formulation

9 liang of Prepared Rehmannia Root, 3 liang of Eucommia Bark, 1 liang 8 qian of Jujube Seed, 3 liang of Schisandra Berry, 6 liang of Tiger Bone, 1 liang 8 qian of Polygala Root, 3 liang of Evodia Fruit, 3 liang of Polygonum Multiflorum, 3 liang of Ophiopogon Tuber, 1 liang 8 qian of Rubia Root, 3 liang of Lycium Bark, 3 liang of Epimedium, 2 liang 4 qian of Artemisia Leaf, 3 liang of Astragalus Root, 3 liang of Psoralea Fruit,Goji berries 3 liang, Morinda root 3 liang, Aconite root 3 liang 6 qian, Cistanche 3 liang, Angelica root 9 liang, Achyranthes root 1 liang 8 qian, Rubus fruit 3 liang, Turtle shell 6 liang, Dogspine 3 liang.

Source

*Selected Collection of Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas from Beijing*.

Processing

Crush the above herbs as appropriate, deep-fry them in 400 liang of sesame oil until charred, filter to remove the residue, and distill until a drop of the liquid forms a bead. Add 176 liang of realgar, stir evenly to form a paste, remove from heat, place in cold water to neutralize the heat toxicity, then reheat to melt.

Benefits

For men: qi deficiency, nocturnal emissions, and testicular hernia. For women: abdominal pain due to cold blood, leukorrhea, and pain in the lower back and legs.

Instructions for Use

When applying, add 2 qian of fine wheat flour to every 16 liang of ointment; each patch should weigh 5 qian of oil. Melt over low heat; men should apply it to the Shenshu acupoint, and women to the navel area.

Note

Pregnant women should not use this plaster.

Longevity and Vitality-Preserving Paste,*Selected Collection of Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas from Beijing*.,For men: qi deficiency, nocturnal emissions, and testicular hernia. For women: abdominal pain due to cold blood, leukorrhea, and pain in the lower back and legs.

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