Chenfu Ointment

Chenfu Ointment,For men with depleted vital energy, emaciated physique, and weakened constitution, who are gradually developing consumption and are near death.

Formulas Name : Chenfu Ointment

Chinese Name : 沉附膏

Drug Formulation

2 pieces of Aconite (each weighing 7 qian; slow-roasted over low heat, with skin and pith removed), 3 qian of Agarwood, 3 qian of Wuyao.

Source

From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 4.

Benefits

For men with depleted vital energy, emaciated physique, and weakened constitution, who are gradually developing consumption and are near death.

Instructions for Use

Slice the Aconite root thinly with a sharp knife until paper-thin, then divide it evenly into 3 doses. For each dose, separately use 1 qian each of Agarwood and Wuyao, along with 1 fen of water each, and grind them into a paste in a coarse earthenware vessel; set aside.Take 1 fen of the prepared Aconite root, soak it in 8 fen of water in a silver vessel, mark the water level with a tool, then add 1 large bowl of water. Simmer over low heat until the liquid reaches the marked level, strain out the Aconite residue, then add the Aquilaria and Wuyao paste, mix well, and simmer again. Once it comes to a slight boil, pour it out. In summer, cool it with ice and snow before taking; in winter, leave it out overnight and take it early the next morning.Mix the Aconite residue with hot steamed buns and eat it, or dry the residue in an oven, grind it into a powder, and form it into pills the size of a Paulownia seed using wine paste; these may also be taken.

Chenfu Ointment,From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 4.,For men with depleted vital energy, emaciated physique, and weakened constitution, who are gradually developing consumption and are near death.

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