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Prepared Rehmannia Paste

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Prepared Rehmannia Paste,Fever due to blood deficiency; insufficiency of vital essence; soreness and weakness in the lower back and legs. General physical weakness and blood deficiency, as well as conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth in women.

Formulas Name : Prepared Rehmannia Paste

Chinese Name : 熟地膏

Drug Formulation

480 liang of well-processed Rehmannia root.

Source

*Selected Formulas of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Beijing*.

Processing

Decoct the prepared Rehmannia root three times, filtering out the residue each time. Combine the filtrates and simmer over low heat until concentrated to a paste-like consistency—to the point where it does not seep through paper. Mix 1 liang of the concentrated liquid with 1 liang of refined honey to form a paste, then bottle it; each bottle weighs 2 liang.

Benefits

Fever due to blood deficiency; insufficiency of vital essence; soreness and weakness in the lower back and legs. General physical weakness and blood deficiency, as well as conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth in women.

Instructions for Use

Take 3–5 qian per dose, dissolved in hot water.

Prepared Rehmannia Paste,*Selected Formulas of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Beijing*.,Fever due to blood deficiency; insufficiency of vital essence; soreness and weakness in the lower back and legs. General physical weakness and blood deficiency, as well as conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth in women.

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