Whether looking at his pulse or his symptoms, Uncle Liu's condition perfectly matched the diagnosis of insomnia from deficiency fatigue and vexation. Theoretically, using Sour Jujube Seeds Soup to nourish yin and blood, clear away heat, and soothe irritability should have brought immediate relief. Recovery should have been easy.
So why hadn't it worked at all?
Professor Gao was completely baffled.
Just then, something clicked for Li Xu, who was standing nearby.
He recalled what he had seen and heard in Xingtai a while back.
He said to Professor Gao, "Professor Gao, do you think it's possible that the problem isn't the formula, but... the ingredients?"
"The ingredients?"
Upon hearing this, Professor Gao thought for a moment before it dawned on him.
That's it!
'How could I have overlooked such a crucial detail?'
He recalled having witnessed the severe problem of premature harvesting of sour jujubes in Xingtai.
