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Wanshou Medicinal Wine

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Wanshou Medicinal Wine

Formulas Name : Wanshou Medicinal Wine

Chinese Name : 万寿药酒

Drug Formulation

2 jin red dates, 1 liang Acorus tatarinowii, 1 liang Sichuan curcuma, 2 liang whole Angelica sinensis, 1 liang Acanthopanax bark, 1 liang dried tangerine peel, 1 liang Poria cocos, 1 liang Achyranthes root, 1 liang Ophiopogon tuber, 5 qian safflower.

Source

From *Compilation of Extraordinary Formulas*, Volume 2.

Processing

Use 24 jin of rice wine; place the herbs in a silk bag and put it into a jar; simmer for the duration of one incense stick; bury in the ground for several days; allow the heat to subside, then strain and drink.

Instructions for Use

For internal use.

Wanshou Medicinal Wine,From *Compilation of Extraordinary Formulas*, Volume 2.,

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