Duohuo Duzhong Wine
Duohuo Duzhong Wine—originally named "Duohuo Wine"
[Drug Composition] Angelica sinensis (cut, dried) half a liang, Eucommia ulmoides (peel removed, cut, stir-fried) one liang, Ligusticum chuanxiong half a liang, Rehmannia glutinosa (dried) half a liang, Salvia miltiorrhiza one liang two fen
[Function and Indications] Treat cold, numbness, and pain in the waist and legs.
[Dosage and Administration] Warmly take one bowlful each time, at any time; maintain a feeling of intoxication. For those unable to drink alcohol, adjust dosage accordingly.
[Preparation Method] Coarsely chop the above herbs, place in a porcelain bottle with five sheng of wine, seal tightly, and steam over a double boiler for one to two hours. Remove and let cool before opening.
[Source] Song Dynasty, "Holy Benevolent Universal Record"
Comment: In this formula, Duohuo dispels wind-dampness, relieves cold, and alleviates pain while entering the kidney meridian; Angelica, Chuanxiong, Salvia, and Rehmannia nourish yin, enrich blood, and promote circulation; Eucommia strengthens the waist and tonifies the kidneys. The overall formula is mild in nature, balancing tonification and treatment, suitable for elderly or physically weak individuals.