Cistanche and Lamb Kidney Porridge

Cistanche and Lamb Kidney Porridge,For kidney deficiency with wind-deficiency, manifested as a sallow-black complexion and dry, brittle hair at the temples.

Formulas Name : Cistanche and Lamb Kidney Porridge

Chinese Name : 苁蓉羊肾粥

Drug Formulation

Cistanche (washed with wine to remove soil) 1.5 liang, one pair of mutton kidneys (fat membrane removed, finely sliced), antelope horn (shavings) 2 liang, magnetite (heated until red-hot, quenched in vinegar, and ground into powder) 3 liang, coix seed 3 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 188.

Processing

Finely chop all ingredients except the mutton kidneys, magnetite, and coix seeds, and divide into three doses.

Benefits

For kidney deficiency with wind-deficiency, manifested as a sallow-black complexion and dry, brittle hair at the temples.

Instructions for Use

For each dose, use 3.5 sheng of water; decoct until reduced to 2 sheng; strain out the residue; add 1 liang each of magnetite and coix seed, along with 1 pair of sheep kidneys; cook into porridge; and consume as desired on an empty stomach.

Cistanche and Lamb Kidney Porridge,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 188.,For kidney deficiency with wind-deficiency, manifested as a sallow-black complexion and dry, brittle hair at the temples.

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