Essence-Nourishing Paste,From *Medical Formulas Compiled* (Vol. 153), citing *Formulas from the Ruizhu Hall*.,
Essence-Nourishing Paste
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Formulas Name : Essence-Nourishing Paste
Chinese Name : 补精膏
Drug Formulation
4 liang of ox marrow (refined, coarse parts removed), 4 liang of walnuts (shells and skins removed), 4 liang of apricot kernels (skins and tips removed), and half a jin of Chinese yam.
Source
From *Medical Formulas Compiled* (Vol. 153), citing *Formulas from the Ruizhu Hall*.
Processing
Pound the three ingredients—apricot kernels, walnuts, and Chinese yam—into a paste. Add one jin of honey (refined to remove white foam) and mix thoroughly with the beef marrow. Place the mixture in a porcelain jar and simmer in hot water for one day.
Instructions for Use
Take 1 spoonful on an empty stomach.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 19, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 19, 2026
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Essence-Nourishing Paste