Candied Ginger, Jujube and Longan for Blood

SOURCE: Materia Medica of Quanzhou

INGREDIENTS
Longan aril, Arillus Longan  250g
Jujube, Fructus Ziziphi Jujubae  250g
Bee Honey (Fengmi)   250g
Ginger juice, Succus Zingiberis, an appropriate amount

PROCESS: Wash longan arils and jujubes clean, put them in a pot and add just the right amount of water to heat them over a strong fire to boiling point, then, change to a gentle fire until the content is 70% done; add ginger juice and honey and mix them thoroughly; go on heating until the content is well done. Take it out from the pot and let it cool. Then, put it in a bottle and seal the bottle.

DIRECTIONS: Take it three times a day, eating 6 to 8 longan arils and 6 to 8 jujubes each time.

EFFICACY: Invigorating the functions of the spleen and stomach, and replenishing the heart and blood.

INDICATIONS: Inappetence, sallow complexion, palpitation or severe palpitation and other symptoms caused by deficiency of the spleen and the blood.