Ginseng and Atractylodes Tonifying Essence Paste

Ginseng and Atractylodes Tonifying Essence Paste,

Formulas Name : Ginseng and Atractylodes Tonifying Essence Paste

Chinese Name : 参术调元膏

Drug Formulation

1 jin of snow-white Atractylodes (with the root oil thoroughly removed), 4 liang of selected ginseng (both chopped into slices).

Source

*Hui Chun*, Volume 2.

Processing

Place in a sandpot with 10 large bowls of clean water; simmer until reduced to 2 bowls of liquid, strain out the residue; simmer again to obtain another 2 bowls of liquid, strain out the residue; combine the two liquid portions and strain thoroughly; simmer over alternating low and high heat until reduced to 2 bowls; add half a jin of honey; continue simmering until the mixture thickens to the point where a drop forms a bead; bury in soil for 3 days, then remove.

Instructions for Use

Take 3–4 times daily, washed down with plain rice water.

Ginseng and Atractylodes Tonifying Essence Paste,*Hui Chun*, Volume 2.,

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