Spring Kidney-Tonifying Decoction

Spring Kidney-Tonifying Decoction,Kidney deficiency.

Formulas Name : Spring Kidney-Tonifying Decoction

Chinese Name : 春季补肾肾沥汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang Achyranthes root (stems removed), 3 fen ginseng (root tip removed), 3 fen Schisandra berries,3 fen of Poria cocos, 1 liang of Aconite root (roasted until cracked, with skin and pith removed), 1 liang of Prepared Rehmannia root, 3 fen of Dipsacus root, 3 fen of Rubus fruit, 3 fen of Dogspine, 3 fen of Saposhnikovia root (with root tip removed), 1 liang of Magnetite (crushed, rinsed with water to remove red liquid, then wrapped in cotton silk), and 1 fen of Licorice root (roasted until slightly reddish, then chopped).

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 7.

Processing

The above is a coarse powder.

Benefits

Kidney deficiency.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose. Use 1 large bowl of water, add 1 pair of sheep kidneys (with fat and membranes removed), half a piece of fresh ginger, and 3 jujubes. Simmer together with the magnetite bundle until the liquid is reduced to 5 fen. Strain and take warm before meals.

Note

Best used in spring.

Spring Kidney-Tonifying Decoction,*Shenghui*, Volume 7.,Kidney deficiency.

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