Ginseng, Atractylodes, and Rehmannia Paste

Ginseng, Atractylodes, and Rehmannia Paste,For men and women suffering from deficiency of both qi and blood, dizziness, palpitations, poor appetite, sluggish digestion, and general weakness.

Formulas Name : Ginseng, Atractylodes, and Rehmannia Paste

Chinese Name : 参术地黄膏

Drug Formulation

8 liang of Codonopsis, 6 liang of Winter Atractylodes, 1 jin of Prepared Rehmannia, 4 liang of Poria, 3 liang of Huai Mountain Yam, 2 liang of Fried Licorice, 3 liang of Roasted Angelica, 3 liang of Roasted White Peony,4 liang of fried Astragalus, 6 liang of donkey-hide gelatin, 2 liang of Eucommia, 2 liang of Polygala, 1 liang of Guangxi Aquilaria, 2 liang of Guangxi tangerine peel, 8 liang of longan flesh, 1 jin of black dates, and 2 liang of fresh ginger.

Source

From *Formulas and Ingredients of Traditional Chinese Medicine*.

Processing

Decoct the mixture three times, squeeze out the liquid thoroughly, and remove the residue. Clarify and filter the decoctions from all three batches, then concentrate the liquid. Melt the ejiao into the concentrated liquid, add 8 liang of white honey, and simmer until fully incorporated. Filter to obtain a paste, yielding approximately 3 jin of paste.

Benefits

For men and women suffering from deficiency of both qi and blood, dizziness, palpitations, poor appetite, sluggish digestion, and general weakness.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian each time, dissolved in hot water, twice daily.

Ginseng, Atractylodes, and Rehmannia Paste,From *Formulas and Ingredients of Traditional Chinese Medicine*.,For men and women suffering from deficiency of both qi and blood, dizziness, palpitations, poor appetite, sluggish digestion, and general weakness.

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