Liangyi Ointment，From *The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.，For severe deficiency of essence and vital energy where other medications are ineffective; or where excessive purgation has depleted true yin, resulting in deficiency in the yin aspect and the failure of essence to transform into qi; or for those who have not yet developed a serious illness but have long felt yin deficiency.
Liangyi Ointment
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Formulas Name : Liangyi Ointment
Chinese Name : 两仪膏
Drug Formulation
4 liang or half a jin of ginseng, 1 jin of well-processed Rehmannia root.
Source
From *The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.
Processing
Soak the herbs in 15 bowls of good-quality sweet water or running water overnight. Decoct over a moderate to strong fire using mulberry wood until a concentrated decoction is obtained. If the flavor is not fully extracted, add several more bowls of water, decoct the residue to extract the liquid, and boil it down slightly further. Then, transfer the mixture to a porcelain jar and simmer in a double boiler until it becomes a paste. Add 4 liang or half a jin of genuine white honey, and set aside.
Benefits
For severe deficiency of essence and vital energy where other medications are ineffective; or where excessive purgation has depleted true yin, resulting in deficiency in the yin aspect and the failure of essence to transform into qi; or for those who have not yet developed a serious illness but have long felt yin deficiency.
Instructions for Use
Take with a small amount of plain hot water each time.
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Liangyi Ointment,For severe deficiency of essence and vital energy where other medications are ineffective; or where excessive purgation has depleted true yin, resulting in deficiency in the yin aspect and the failure of essence to transform into qi; or for those who have not yet developed a serious illness but have long felt yin deficiency.