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Tonic Formula with Soybeans

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Tonic Formula with Soybeans

Formulas Name : Tonic Formula with Soybeans

Chinese Name : 补益大豆方

Drug Formulation

3 sheng of large black soybeans, 4 liang of He Shou Wu (select large, red specimens), 3 liang of Poria, 8 qian of rock salt, and 1 liang of licorice.

Source

From *Essentials of Obstetrics and Gynecology*, Volume 1.

Processing

Chop into slices. The night before, place the beans in a porcelain bowl, add 8 bowls of water, and wrap the measured herbs in silk. The next day, simmer in a sandpot until the water has evaporated. Discard the herbs, sun-dry the beans briefly, and store them in a porcelain jar.

Instructions for Use

Drink this as a hot broth every morning and evening as needed.

Tonic Formula with Soybeans,From *Essentials of Obstetrics and Gynecology*, Volume 1.,

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