Essence-Nourishing Ointment，*Hui Chun*, Volume 2.，
Essence-Nourishing Ointment
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Formulas Name : Essence-Nourishing Ointment
Chinese Name : 补真膏
Drug Formulation
Ginseng (root without the base) 4 liang, Chinese yam (steamed until tender, peeled) 1 jin, Euryale seed (soaked in water for 3 days, shell and skin removed, steamed until tender) 1 jin, lotus seed (soaked in water, inner membrane and seed coat removed) 1 jin, red dates (steamed until tender, peeled and pitted) 1 jin, almonds (soaked in water, skin and tip removed, steamed until tender) 1 jin,walnut meat (soaked in water, shell and skin removed) 1 jin, genuine agarwood 3 qian (ground separately into a powder), honey 6 jin (divided into 3 portions in a tin basin; add boiling water to the basin to refine the honey until it reaches the consistency of hard white sugar; only 3 jin will remain pure), genuine clarified butter 1 jin (steamed with the honey until melted).
Source
*Hui Chun*, Volume 2.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into an extremely fine powder, mix thoroughly with the clarified butter and honey until it forms a paste, and transfer to a new porcelain jar. Fill the jar to a capacity of 1 jin, seal tightly with paper, and ensure it is airtight.
Instructions for Use
Take several spoonfuls mixed with boiling water every morning, and take another dose before bedtime.
Note
Avoid iron utensils.
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Essence-Nourishing Ointment