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Modified Formula for Nourishing the Root and Benefiting Yin Paste

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Modified Formula for Nourishing the Root and Benefiting Yin Paste

Formulas Name : Modified Formula for Nourishing the Root and Benefiting Yin Paste

Chinese Name : 加减扶元益阴膏

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Codonopsis, 1 liang of Atractylodes (roasted), 1 liang of Poria (ground), 1 liang of Chinese Yam, 1 liang of Angelica sinensis root (roasted with earth), 1 liang of Ligustrum fruit, 8 qian of White Peony root (roasted with vinegar), 6 qian of Moutan bark, 4 qian of Amomum (ground), 5 qian of Deer Antler Gelatin (melted), 6 qian of Cyperus (roasted and ground), and 3 qian of Silver柴.

Source

*Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.

Instructions for Use

Simmer the ingredients in water until thoroughly infused, strain out the residue, then simmer further until concentrated. Add the melted deer antler gelatin and mix with refined honey to form a paste. Take 4 qian per dose, dissolved in plain water.

Modified Formula for Nourishing the Root and Benefiting Yin Paste,*Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.,

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