1.Kidney-Tonifying and Longevity-Promoting Wine
[Source] “Tonic Products, Tonic Drugs, and Beneficial Tonic Prescriptions”
[Functions] Replenishes essence and blood, nourishes the Liver and Kidneys, unblocks the meridians and reduces turbidity, supports deficiency and damage.
[Indications] Premature senescence, impotence, lumbago and knee pain, emaciation and other wellness caused by deficiency of essence and blood. Used for nourishing the elderly.
[Formula] 100 grams of Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata, 100 grams of Angelicae Sinensis Radix, 40 grams of Chuanxiong Rhizoma, 120 grams of Cuscutae Semen, 50 grams of Eucommiae Cortex, 45 grams of Alismatis Rhizoma, 30 grams of Epimedii Herba, 100 grams of Dendrobii Caulis, 1500 grams of high-quality white liquor (or reduce the amount of herbs by half).
[Preparation Method] Place all the medicinal herbs in a magnetic jar or a large glass bottle, add the wine, seal it, and store it for half a month before it can be taken.
[Usage] Take once each morning and evening on an empty stomach, using a small wine cup as the measure.
2.Polygonum Multiflorum Wine
[Source] Empirical formula
[Functions] Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, nourishes essence and blood.
[Indications] Suitable for signs of imbalance such as dizziness, fatigue, emaciation, lumbago, spermatorrhea, forgetfulness, and premature graying of hair due to deficiency of the Liver and Kidney.
[Formula] Prepared Polygonum Multiflorum 150 grams, Rehmannia Root (fresh) 150 grams, White Wine 10000 grams.
[Preparation Method] Wash and soften the Polygonum Multiflorum Root (He Shou Wu), then cut it into blocks approximately 1 centimeter square. Wash the Rehmannia Root (Sheng Di Huang) and slice it thinly. After air-drying, place both ingredients into a wine jar. Slowly pour white wine into the jar, stir well, and then seal it for soaking. Stir the mixture every 3 days. After about 10 to 15 days, open the jar, filter out the dregs, and the wine is ready for consumption.
[Usage] Take 10 to 20 milliliters each time, twice daily.
3.Lycium chinense, Rehmannia glutinosa and Ginseng Wine
[Source] “Tonic Products, Tonic Drugs, and Beneficial Tonic Prescriptions”
[Functions] Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, nourishes essence and blood, replenishes the five zang organs, and prolongs life.
[Indications] signs of imbalance such as impotence, tinnitus, dizziness, and premature aging caused by insufficient essence.
[Formula] 80 grams of Gou Qi Zi (Lycium barbarum, Chinese wolfberry), 80 grams of Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia glutinosa, prepared rehmannia root), 15 grams of Hong Shen (Panax ginseng, red ginseng), 20 grams of Fu Ling (Poria cocos, poria), 50 grams of Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum, fo-ti), 1000 grams of high-quality white liquor.
[Preparation Method] Soak the five medicinal ingredients together in wine, seal the container, and drink after half a month.
[Usage] Take 2 small cups each time, once in the morning and once in the evening daily.
4.Velvet Antler Wine
[Source] “Tonic Supplements and Beneficial Prescriptions”
[Functions] Tonifies Kidney yang, nourishes essence and blood.
[Indications] Impotence and frequent urination caused by Kidney deficiency.
[Formula] 30 grams of Cornu Cervi Pantotrichum Tender, 30 grams of Rhizoma Dioscoreae, 1000 – 1500 grams of good-quality wine.
[Preparation Method] Remove the hair from the pilose antler and slice it. Grind Chinese yam into powder. Put the medicines into a silk cloth bag, tie the opening, and place it in the wine, then seal it. Open the cover after 7 days, take out the pilose antler. The dried pilose antler can be used separately for making pills later.
[Usage] Take the medicinal liquor three times a day, one small cup each time.
5.Rehmannia Root, Wolfberry and Agarwood Wine
[Source] “Tonic Products, Tonic Drugs, and Beneficial Tonic Prescriptions”
[Functions] Nourishes the Liver and Kidney.
[Indications] Alopecia, amnesia, infertility and other wellness caused by Liver-Kidney deficiency.
[Formula] 60 grams of Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata, 60 grams of Lycii Fructus, 6 grams of Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum, 1000 grams of high-quality white spirit or rice wine.
[Preparation Method] Soak the three herbs in wine, seal, and it can be taken after 10 days.
[Usage] Take one small cup each time, three times a day.
Great read! I’ve been looking into natural remedies for brain fog and hair thinning—definitely going to try the kidney-tonifying wine. Love how these ancient recipes focus on whole-body balance rather than just symptoms. Thanks for sharing!
This is such a helpful roundup! I’ve been dealing with some dizziness and hair thinning lately, so I’m definitely trying the kidney-tonifying wine. Love that it uses simple, natural ingredients
Interesting! I’ve been looking for natural ways to support my memory and hair health. The kidney-tonifying wine sounds promising. Do you have any tips on how long to steep the herbs for best results? Thanks for sharing!
Interesting approach! I’ve tried using herbal ingredients in homemade wines before, but never specifically for memory or hair loss. Might give this kidney-tonifying recipe a shot—sounds like a gentle way to support overall vitality. Thanks for sharing these traditional remedies!