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It is said: when a hand is injured, could mere scratching really cause such harm? Whenever one indulges in sexual desire original: 色慾 (Sèyù). In traditional medicine, sexual activity during recovery was believed to deplete "Kidney Essence," preventing the body from healing serious wounds., the opening of the sore will inevitably turn dark and black, with pain like a knife cut, and the rot will certainly be deep. Unless one greatly supplements the Essence-Blood and the Spirit-Qi The fundamental vital substances and life force of the body., it is extremely difficult to achieve results. Internally, one must take a Modified Decoction to Tonify the Middle Qi or a Modified Great Ten-Ingredients Tonifying Decoction to replenish the body; externally, use powdered medicine for application. Only then can one turn danger into safety and bring the dying back to life.
This is a variation of the famous "Buzhong Yiqi Tang," a formula designed to "lift" the body's energy and strengthen the digestive "center" (the Spleen and Stomach).
| Ginseng five mace original: 人參 (Rénshēn). A powerful tonic for the primary Qi. | Astragalus one tael original: 黃芪 (Huángqí). Used here in a high dose to promote tissue regeneration and "push" toxins out. |
| Bupleurum one mace original: 柴胡 (Cháihú). Helps to raise the "clear yang" energy. | Cimicifuga five fen original: 升麻 (Shēngmá). Often paired with Bupleurum to lift sagging energy. |
| Raw Licorice one mace original: 生甘草 (Shēng Gāncǎo). Used to harmonize the formula and clear heat. | Angelica Sinensis five mace original: 當歸 (Dāngguī). A primary herb for nourishing and invigorating the blood. |
| Aged Tangerine Peel five fen original: 陳皮 (Chénpí). Used to prevent the heavy tonics from causing bloating. | Atractylodes five mace original: 白朮 (Báizhú). Strengthens the Spleen to transform dampness. |
| Honeysuckle one tael original: 金銀花 (Jīnyīnhuā). A premier herb for clearing "fire toxins" and treating sores. | Jujube two pieces Red dates, used to nourish the blood and stomach. |
Decoct in water for oral administration. If the patient is extremely deficient, double the dosage 多甚?. If the patient has "Cold-Deficiency" Symptoms like cold limbs and a pale complexion. requiring the Angelica and Atractylodes, add Aconite original: 附子 (Fùzǐ). A potent warming herb for restoring devastated Yang energy. and Cinnamon Bark original: 肉桂 (Ròuguì). A warming spice used to lead fire back to its source., one mace each. No other additions are necessary.