Insufficient Nutritive and Defensive Qi — Rehmannia-Goji Wine — Formerly "Rehmannia Liquor"
Rehmannia-Goji Wine — Formerly "Rehmannia Liquor"
[Drug Composition] 8 taels of dried large Rehmannia Root, 4 taels of premium Goji Berries (dried to remove moisture), 1 qian of Agarwood (or alternatively 3 qian of White Sandalwood)
[Function & Indications] Treats deficiency of essence and blood in both men and women, insufficient nutritive and defensive qi.
[Dosage & Administration] Take appropriate amount orally.
[Preparation Method] For one batch of the above herbs, soak in ten times the volume of high-proof alcohol. Do not boil—only soak for ten days. When finished, use another 6–7 catties of wine to soak for half a month, then repeat.
[Source] Qing Dynasty · "Essential Use of Established Formulas"
Comment: Li Dongyuan said: "Agarwood can nourish all vital energies; used as a guiding herb, it is most suitable." In this formula, agarwood tonifies the kidneys, regulates the middle energizer, guides the herbs into their respective meridians, and ensures that the tonic effect is not stagnant or greasy—thus reflecting the ancient principle of balancing movement and stillness in herbal medicine.