Enhanced Eight Immortals Paste

Enhanced Eight Immortals Paste,For weakness of the spleen and stomach, low energy, loss of appetite, lack of hunger despite eating, and general good health. It is particularly effective for those with chronic illnesses characterized by spleen deficiency, poor appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Formulas Name : Enhanced Eight Immortals Paste

Chinese Name : 加味八仙膏

Drug Formulation

1 liang of ginseng, 6 liang of Chinese yam, 6 liang of Poria, 6 liang of Euryale seed, 6 liang of lotus seed, 3 sheng of glutinous rice, 7 sheng of non-glutinous rice, 1 jin of rock sugar, and 1 jin of white honey.

Source

From *Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 3.

Processing

Grind the five ingredients, including ginseng, into a fine powder. Grind the glutinous rice and non-glutinous rice into a fine flour as well. Mix the herbal powder and rice flours evenly. Simmer the rock sugar in honey water until dissolved, then immediately mix in the rice-herbal mixture while still hot. Spread the mixture evenly in a steamer basket, cut into strips, steam until cooked, dry over a fire, and store tightly in a porcelain container.

Benefits

For weakness of the spleen and stomach, low energy, loss of appetite, lack of hunger despite eating, and general good health. It is particularly effective for those with chronic illnesses characterized by spleen deficiency, poor appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Instructions for Use

Each morning, steep several strips in freshly boiled water; they may also be consumed dry.

Enhanced Eight Immortals Paste,From *Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 3.,For weakness of the spleen and stomach, low energy, loss of appetite, lack of hunger despite eating, and general good health. It is particularly effective for those with chronic illnesses characterized by spleen deficiency, poor appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea.

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