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Enhanced Five-Benefit Paste,For cases of “Crane Knee Wind” caused by deficiency.

Formulas Name : Enhanced Five-Benefit Paste

Chinese Name : 加味五益膏

Drug Formulation

1 jin of Yuzhu, 1 jin of roasted Astragalus, 1 jin of fried Atractylodes, 8 liang of prepared Rehmannia (washed with wine), and 8 liang of Goji berries (washed with wine).

Source

Formula from *Essence of Ancient Formulas*, Volume 2; name cited in *The Great Treasure of Health*, Volume 2.

Processing

Simmer over low heat until it becomes a paste; then take 1 liang and a half of Achyranthes root, 1 liang of Angelica sinensis, and 5 qian of tiger shin bone, and steep them in 3 jin of ash-free wine.

Benefits

For cases of “Crane Knee Wind” caused by deficiency.

Instructions for Use

Take one cup each night, dissolving 5 qian of the paste before consumption.

Enhanced Five-Benefit Paste，Formula from *Essence of Ancient Formulas*, Volume 2; name cited in *The Great Treasure of Health*, Volume 2.，For cases of “Crane Knee Wind” caused by deficiency.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026

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