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Rehmannia and Mutton Fat Decoction

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Rehmannia and Mutton Fat Decoction,For various postpartum ailments causing emaciation.

Formulas Name : Rehmannia and Mutton Fat Decoction

Chinese Name : 地黄羊脂煎

Drug Formulation

1 sheng of fresh Rehmannia root juice, 5 sheng of fresh ginger juice, 2 jin of mutton fat, and 5 sheng of white honey.

Source

*Wai Tai*, Volume 34, citing *Gujin Luyan*.

Processing

First, decoct the Rehmannia juice until 5 sheng remain; add the mutton fat and simmer until reduced by half. Next, add the ginger, followed by the honey. Transfer the mixture to a copper vessel and place it in boiling water to simmer until it reaches the consistency of malt syrup.

Benefits

For various postpartum ailments causing emaciation.

Instructions for Use

For each dose, take 1 sheng of wine and a portion of the decoction the size of a chicken egg. Add it to the wine and drink it three times daily.

Rehmannia and Mutton Fat Decoction,*Wai Tai*, Volume 34, citing *Gujin Luyan*.,For various postpartum ailments causing emaciation.

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