Du Lao Formula，From *Medical Discourses from the Qian Zhai*.，For bone-steaming consumptive fever, emaciation and mental fatigue, soreness and pain in the lower back and spine, weakness and numbness in the limbs, seminal emission and hemoptysis, coughing with phlegm, and all conditions caused by yin deficiency with internal heat.
Du Lao Formula
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Formulas Name : Du Lao Formula
Chinese Name : 杜劳方
Drug Formulation
56 loquat leaves (brushed to remove fuzz; fresh ones are especially good), 4 liang red lotus seeds (with the inner membrane removed), 2 pears (large and sweet ones are best; remove the core and peel, then slice), 8 liang jujubes (boiled until tender, then peeled), and 1 liang refined white honey.
Source
From *Medical Discourses from the Qian Zhai*.
Processing
First, place the loquat leaves in an earthenware pot and simmer in sweet water until thoroughly infused. Strain out the residue and filter the clear liquid through silk. Then mix the fruit and honey together, spread the mixture evenly in the pot, and cover it with the loquat leaf juice. For those without a cough, cover it with sweet water instead. Cover the pot and simmer for half an incense stick’s duration; turn the mixture over and simmer for another half incense stick’s duration. Transfer to a porcelain jar.
Benefits
For bone-steaming consumptive fever, emaciation and mental fatigue, soreness and pain in the lower back and spine, weakness and numbness in the limbs, seminal emission and hemoptysis, coughing with phlegm, and all conditions caused by yin deficiency with internal heat.
Instructions for Use
Consume warm with the broth as desired each day. Prepare larger batches in winter; in summer, prepare small batches daily. Mild cases will be completely cured after 2–3 doses; severe cases will be eradicated after 4–5 doses. For those with congenital deficiency, regardless of gender, taking this before illness manifests will gradually build strength; regular use is even more beneficial. Because its nature and flavor are balanced, long-term use carries no risk of excessive side effects.
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Du Lao Formula,For bone-steaming consumptive fever, emaciation and mental fatigue, soreness and pain in the lower back and spine, weakness and numbness in the limbs, seminal emission and hemoptysis, coughing with phlegm, and all conditions caused by yin deficiency with internal heat.