Calm the Spirit—Yinan Wine
Yinan Wine
[Drug Composition] Whole Angelica 60g Poria 60g Goji Berry 60g Eucommia 60g Du Zhong 60g Longan Meat 60g Walnut Meat 60g Raisins 60g
[Function and Indications] Nourish essence and blood, supplement liver and kidney, strengthen tendons and bones, calm the spirit. Used for menstrual irregularities and infertility after marriage due to liver and kidney deficiency and insufficient essence and blood.
[Usage and Dosage] Two measures each morning and evening.
[Preparation Method] Crush the above herbs into coarse particles, place in a silk bag, suspend inside a porcelain jar, soak in 5L of alcohol-free wine, seal tightly, heat over water for half an hour, then remove the jar and bury it in soil for seven days before use.
[Precautions] Avoid sexual activity or use contraception during drinking period.
[Source] Qing Dynasty·"Tongshou Lu"; "Herbal Wines for Treatment and Health Care"
Comment: Goji berry moderately supplements liver and kidney, nourishes essence and blood; whole angelica and eucommia nourish blood and activate circulation; du zhong and walnut meat supplement kidney and strengthen waist and knees; longan meat and poria nourish qi and blood and calm the spirit; raisins have effects of nourishing blood and qi and strengthening tendons and bones. The entire formula uses mild herbs suitable for health-promoting wine, which can enrich essence and blood, enhance mental vigor, strengthen tendons and bones, improve reproductive function, regulate menstruation, and promote conception. Hence named Yinan Wine, implying its ability to harmonize reproductive organ function and facilitate bearing children.