Enhanced Loquat Paste

Enhanced Loquat Paste,For deficiency of both qi and blood, emaciation, aching and weak limbs, mental fatigue, lower back and spinal pain, and reduced appetite—all conditions characterized by deficiency and weakness.

Formulas Name : Enhanced Loquat Paste

Chinese Name : 加味枇杷膏

Drug Formulation

50–60 jin of loquat leaves (either dried or fresh; omit if there is no cough), 2 large pears (with deep navels; peel, remove the core, and chop finely), half a cup of honey (simmer until it forms beads when dripped; omit if suffering from loose stools), 8 liang of jujubes (either black round jujubes or Huizhou jujubes are acceptable;Boil until tender, then peel while still hot), 4 liang of Jian lotus seeds (leave the skin on).

Source

*Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.

Processing

First, place the loquat leaves in a pot, boil them several times in plenty of river water, strain the liquid through a silk cloth to obtain a clear decoction, and discard the boiled loquat leaves.Next, place the pears, jujubes, lotus seeds, and honey together in a pot, spreading them out evenly. Then, pour the clear liquid from the loquat leaves over the ingredients until they are just covered and slightly submerged. Cover the pot, simmer for half a stick of incense, turn the contents over, and simmer for another half stick of incense. Transfer to a porcelain jar for storage.

Benefits

For deficiency of both qi and blood, emaciation, aching and weak limbs, mental fatigue, lower back and spinal pain, and reduced appetite—all conditions characterized by deficiency and weakness.

Instructions for Use

Consume warm as desired.

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