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Formula for Nourishing Life, Rejoicing the Heart, and Enhancing Wisdom,For forgetfulness.

Formulas Name : Formula for Nourishing Life, Rejoicing the Heart, and Enhancing Wisdom

Chinese Name : 养命开心益智方

Drug Formulation

2 liang of dried Rehmannia, 2 liang of ginseng, 2 liang of Poria, 3 liang of Cistanche, 3 liang of Polygala, 3 liang of Cuscuta, and 2 fen of Cnidium.

Source

*Qianjin*, Volume 14.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For forgetfulness.

Instructions for Use

Take one fangcun bi per dose, twice daily.

Note

Avoid lamb meat.

Formula for Nourishing Life, Rejoicing the Heart, and Enhancing Wisdom，*Qianjin*, Volume 14.，For forgetfulness.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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