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Asparagus Root and Rehmannia Paste,For epilepsy caused by mental distress.

Formulas Name : Asparagus Root and Rehmannia Paste

Chinese Name : 天门冬地黄膏

Drug Formulation

10 jin of Asparagus root (remove the core; soak in hot water for 2 days), 30 jin of raw Rehmannia root (if raw Rehmannia root is unavailable, use 10 jin of dried Rehmannia root; soak in hot water).

Source

From *Compilation of Medical Manuscripts*, Volume 14.

Processing

Place the above herbs together in a mortar and pound them. Extract the juice, add warm water, and pound again; repeat this process as many times as necessary until the herbs lose their flavor. Simmer over alternating high and low heat until it becomes a paste, then store in a porcelain jar.

Benefits

For epilepsy caused by mental distress.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 tablespoon per dose; take more frequently until the desired effect is achieved.

Asparagus Root and Rehmannia Paste，From *Compilation of Medical Manuscripts*, Volume 14.，For epilepsy caused by mental distress.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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