Dangshen Paste,*Selected Formulas of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Beijing*.,Deficiency of qi and blood; weakness of the spleen and stomach; aching and weakness in the limbs; mental fatigue.
Dangshen Paste
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Formulas Name : Dangshen Paste
Chinese Name : 党参膏
Drug Formulation
Dangshen (root without the fibrous base) 480 liang, Huangqi 320 liang, Shengma 40 liang, longan flesh 80 liang, Shengdi 160 liang, Shudi 160 liang, Danggui 160 liang, Ziheche 10 units.
Source
*Selected Formulas of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Beijing*.
Processing
Chop the above herbs as appropriate, decoct in water three times, filter in batches, remove the dregs, combine the filtrates, and simmer over low heat until concentrated to a paste-like consistency—to the point where it does not seep through paper. Mix 1 liang of the concentrated liquid with 1 liang of refined honey to form a paste, then bottle it; each bottle weighs 2 liang.
Benefits
Deficiency of qi and blood; weakness of the spleen and stomach; aching and weakness in the limbs; mental fatigue.
Instructions for Use
Take 3–5 qian per dose, dissolved in hot water, twice daily.
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Dangshen Paste,Deficiency of qi and blood; weakness of the spleen and stomach; aching and weakness in the limbs; mental fatigue.