Turtle Shell Placenta Paste

[Ingredients] 300 grams of turtle shell, 200 grams of placenta, 1 catty of brown sugar.
[Preparation] Clean placenta with clear water, cut into chunks; crush turtle shell, combine in a sandpot with adequate water, simmer gently, filter out juice. Combine the filtered liquid from three rounds, reduce slowly to about 200 ml, then add crushed Ejiao and stir until dissolved. Finally, add brown sugar and concentrate into paste; store in cool, shaded area.
[Usage] Two spoons each time, three times daily, take with warm water on an empty stomach. This is one course of treatment.
[Benefits] Tonifies qi, nourishes yin, enriches blood, replenishes essence, and nourishes the brain. Used for arteriosclerosis of the brain.
[Notes] Turtle shell nourishes yin and suppresses yang, strengthens kidneys and bones; placenta tonifies qi, nourishes blood, and enriches marrow. According to *Bencao Congxin*, it "tonifies primordial qi, regulates blood, treats various deficiencies and damages." Modern pharmacological studies confirm that placenta enhances body resistance. Ejiao tonifies blood, nourishes yin, moistens lungs—essential for treating blood deficiency.