Duzhong Herbal Wine: Strengthening Tendons and Bones, Dispelling Wind and Dampness

【Prescription Name】

　　Duzhong Herbal Wine

【Prescription Composition】

　　Duzhong 25g, Baishao 5g, Wujiapi 15g, Gouji 5g, Shudi Huang 12g, Guizhi 5g, Dangshen 10g, Gu Sui Bu 5g, Baizhu 10g, Jinyingzi 5g, Nvzhenzi 10g, Jixueteng 5g, Yinyanghuo 10g, Chuanniu Xi 5g, Fuling 10g, Danggui 2g, Tusizi 5g

【Prescription Preparation】

　　The above seventeen ingredients are crushed into coarse powder and soaked in 3000g of white wine as a solvent for 10-15 days. Slowly filter the soaked liquid. Take 530g of sugar and make it into syrup, filter it, and add it to the above filtered liquid. Stir well, let it settle, filter again, and approximately make it into 3600g.

【Prescription Contraindications】

　　Pregnant women should use with caution.

【Functions and Indications】

　　Warmly tonifies the liver and kidney, nourishes qi and blood, strengthens tendons and bones, dispels wind and eliminates dampness. Used for liver and kidney deficiency, weak tendons and bones, wind-cold-dampness arthralgia, impotence and premature ejaculation.

【Dosage and Administration】

　　Orally, 15-30ml per dose, twice a day; or as directed by a physician.
 

【Identification of Duzhong】

　　(1) The powder of this product is brown. The latex thread is elongated or twisted into a mass, and the surface appears granular. There are many stone cells, most of them are in groups, and they are rectangular, round, elongated or irregular in shape, with a length of about 180μm and a diameter of 20-80μm. The wall is thick, and some cells contain rubber lumps in the cavity. The surface of the cork cell is mostly polygonal, with a diameter of 15-40μm, the wall is thickened unevenly, lignified, and there are small pits; the side view is rectangular, the wall on three sides is thickened, one side is thin, and the pits and grooves are obvious.

　　(2) Take 1g of the powder of this product, soak it in 10ml of chloroform for 2 hours, and filter. Evaporate the filtrate, add 1ml of ethanol, and produce an elastic film.

【Precautions】

　　1. Avoid consuming cold and raw foods.

　　2. Patients with chronic diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, and kidney disease should take this medicine under the guidance of a physician.

　　3. If symptoms do not improve or worsen, or new severe symptoms appear after two weeks of use, stop taking the medicine immediately and seek medical attention.

　　4. For long-term continuous use, consult a physician or pharmacist.

　　5. Not suitable for those who are allergic to alcohol.

　　6. Not suitable for those who are allergic to this product, use with caution for those with allergies.

　　7. Do not use when the appearance of the product changes.

　　8. Keep this product out of reach of children.

　　9. If you are using other medications, please consult a physician or pharmacist before using this product.