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