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Cistanche Soup,For men suffering from long-standing deficiency and debility, with declining yang energy, and pain and weakness in the lower back and legs.

Formulas Name : Cistanche Soup

Chinese Name : 苁蓉羮

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Cistanche (washed in warm water to remove soil, finely sliced), 1 pair of white sheep kidneys (fat membrane removed, sliced), 7 stems of scallion whites (split), and 2 liang of sheep lung (sliced).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 188.

Benefits

For men suffering from long-standing deficiency and debility, with declining yang energy, and pain and weakness in the lower back and legs.

Instructions for Use

Simmer in a broth of five spices. Consume on an empty stomach.

Cistanche Soup,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 188.,For men suffering from long-standing deficiency and debility, with declining yang energy, and pain and weakness in the lower back and legs.

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