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Galangal and Lamb Soup

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Galangal and Lamb Soup,For cold-induced hernia with pain in the epigastrium and abdomen, as well as cramping in the flanks and inability to eat or drink.

Formulas Name : Galangal and Lamb Soup

Chinese Name : 高良姜羊肉汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Galangal (chopped), 1 liang of Red Peony Root (chopped), 1 liang of Angelica Root (chopped, lightly roasted), 1.5 jin of mutton (finely sliced), 1 liang of Cinnamon Bark.

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 48.

Processing

Grind all ingredients except the mutton into a powder.

Benefits

For cold-induced hernia with pain in the epigastrium and abdomen, as well as cramping in the flanks and inability to eat or drink.

Instructions for Use

Boil all ingredients in 5 large bowls of water until reduced to 2.5 bowls; strain out the residue, and take 1 small bowl while still slightly warm, at any time.

Galangal and Lamb Soup,*Shenghui*, Volume 48.,For cold-induced hernia with pain in the epigastrium and abdomen, as well as cramping in the flanks and inability to eat or drink.

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