Essence-Nourishing Paste

Essence-Nourishing Paste,

Formulas Name : Essence-Nourishing Paste

Chinese Name : 补精膏

Drug Formulation

4 liang of ox marrow (refined, coarse parts removed), 4 liang of walnuts (shells and skins removed), 4 liang of apricot kernels (skins and tips removed), and half a jin of Chinese yam.

Source

From *Medical Formulas Compiled* (Vol. 153), citing *Formulas from the Ruizhu Hall*.

Processing

Pound the three ingredients—apricot kernels, walnuts, and Chinese yam—into a paste. Add one jin of honey (refined to remove white foam) and mix thoroughly with the beef marrow. Place the mixture in a porcelain jar and simmer in hot water for one day.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 spoonful on an empty stomach.

Essence-Nourishing Paste,From *Medical Formulas Compiled* (Vol. 153), citing *Formulas from the Ruizhu Hall*.,

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