Five-Benefit Ointment

Five-Benefit Ointment,For various deficiencies and general debility.

Formulas Name : Five-Benefit Ointment

Chinese Name : 五益膏

Drug Formulation

1 jin of Yuzhu, 1 jin of Astragalus (honey-fried), 1 jin of Atractylodes (stir-fried with earth), 8 liang of Prepared Rehmannia (washed with wine), and 8 liang of Goji berries (washed with wine).

Source

*Essence of Ancient Formulas*, Volume 1.

Processing

Decoct the ingredients from the above formula over low heat until a paste is formed.

Benefits

For various deficiencies and general debility.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian each morning and evening, mixed with 1 cup of wine or 1 cup of boiled water.

Five-Benefit Ointment,*Essence of Ancient Formulas*, Volume 1.,For various deficiencies and general debility.

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