Bone Marrow Decoction

Bone Marrow Decoction,For consumptive weakness with dry thirst, emaciation, and lack of strength.

Formulas Name : Bone Marrow Decoction

Chinese Name : 填骨髓煎

Drug Formulation

2 liang of white Poria, 1 liang of Cornus officinalis, 1 liang of Angelica sinensis, 1 liang of Morinda officinalis, 1 liang of Schisandra chinensis, 1 liang of Panax ginseng, 1 liang of Polygala tenuifolia, 1 liang of Cinnamomum cassia, 1 liang of Aconite, 1 liang of Cuscuta chinensis, 1 liang of Asparagus cochinchinensis, 1 liang of soybean sprouts, 2 liang of Cistanche deserticola, half a liang of Dendrobium nobile, and half a liang of Alisma orientale.

Source

From *Ji Feng*, Volume 7.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder. Take 2 sheng of raw Rehmannia glutinosa juice, 1 sheng of raw Trichosanthes kirilowii root juice, 3 he of white honey, and 2 he of ox marrow. Place them in a silver pot and simmer the mixture, stirring until well blended. Simmer over low heat until it becomes a paste, then store it in a lacquered jar.

Benefits

For consumptive weakness with dry thirst, emaciation, and lack of strength.

Instructions for Use

Take half a spoonful mixed with congee broth before each meal.

Bone Marrow Decoction,From *Ji Feng*, Volume 7.,For consumptive weakness with dry thirst, emaciation, and lack of strength.

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