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Goat Kidney and Cistanche Soup

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Goat Kidney and Cistanche Soup,For the “Five Labors and Seven Injuries,” deficiency of yang qi, and weakness in the lower back and legs.

Formulas Name : Goat Kidney and Cistanche Soup

Chinese Name : 羊肾苁蓉羹

Drug Formulation

1 pair of sheep kidneys (remove the fatty membrane and slice thinly); 1 liang of Cistanche (soak in wine overnight, scrape off the wrinkled skin, and slice thinly).

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 97.

Benefits

For the “Five Labors and Seven Injuries,” deficiency of yang qi, and weakness in the lower back and legs.

Instructions for Use

Combine the above ingredients to make a soup; add scallion whites, salt, and a mixture of five spices, prepared according to standard methods; consume on an empty stomach.

Goat Kidney and Cistanche Soup,*Shenghui*, Volume 97.,For the “Five Labors and Seven Injuries,” deficiency of yang qi, and weakness in the lower back and legs.

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