Goat Kidney Decoction

Goat Kidney Decoction,Kidney deficiency with cold, facial swelling with a dark, sooty complexion, pain in the lower back and spine, inability to stand for long periods, and difficulty bending or stretching. Symptoms may include excessive talkativeness, palpitations, shortness of breath, cramping in the lower abdomen with pain radiating to the lower back and spine, coldness in the limbs, and urine that may be white and turbid.

Formulas Name : Goat Kidney Decoction

Chinese Name : 羊肾汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of ginseng (root tip removed), 1 liang of white peony root, 1.5 liang of ophiopogon tuber (core removed, roasted), 1 liang of prepared rehmannia root, 1 liang of angelica root, 1 liang of eucommia bark (coarse outer bark removed, roasted until yellow, coarsely chopped), 1 liang of ligusticum root, 1 liang of polygala root (core removed), 1 liang of white poria,1 liang of Dendrobium (roots removed, coarsely chopped), 1 liang of Schisandra, half a liang of Astragalus (coarsely chopped), 1 liang of Cinnamon Bark, 1 liang of Dipsacus, and 3 liang of Magnetite (crushed and rinsed with water to remove the red liquid).

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 26.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Kidney deficiency with cold, facial swelling with a dark, sooty complexion, pain in the lower back and spine, inability to stand for long periods, and difficulty bending or stretching. Symptoms may include excessive talkativeness, palpitations, shortness of breath, cramping in the lower abdomen with pain radiating to the lower back and spine, coldness in the limbs, and urine that may be white and turbid.

Instructions for Use

For each dose, take one pair of sheep kidneys, trim off the fatty membrane, and simmer in one and a half large bowls of water until reduced to one bowl. Remove the kidneys, add 5 qian of the powdered medicine, half a piece of fresh ginger, and three jujubes. Simmer until reduced to half, strain, and take warm on an empty stomach and before dinner.

Goat Kidney Decoction,*Shenghui*, Volume 26.,Kidney deficiency with cold, facial swelling with a dark, sooty complexion, pain in the lower back and spine, inability to stand for long periods, and difficulty bending or stretching. Symptoms may include excessive talkativeness, palpitations, shortness of breath, cramping in the lower abdomen with pain radiating to the lower back and spine, coldness in the limbs, and urine that may be white and turbid.

More Herbs Formulas

Decoction for Clearing Epidemic Fever and Eliminating Toxins

Decoction for Clearing Epidemic Fever and Eliminating Toxins,*Yi Zhen Yi De* (Insights on Epidemic Rashes), Volume 2.,All conditions characterized by intense heat, with both exterior and interior symptoms pronounced, accompanied by mania, restlessness, and mental agitation; dry mouth and sore throat; severe fever with dry retching; delirium and insomnia; hematemesis and epistaxis; and the appearance … Read more

Mo Ping Decoction

Mo Ping Decoction,*The Jade Case*, Volume 4.,Stagnant blood has formed clots, causing sharp, shooting pain.

Divine Power Seven-Treasure Pill

Divine Power Seven-Treasure Pill,From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 6.,

Ginger, Poria, and Donkey-Hide Gelatin Decoction

Ginger, Poria, and Donkey-Hide Gelatin Decoction,*Source of the Hearts of the Four Sages*, Volume 10.,Delayed menstruation.

Psoralea Tincture

Psoralea Tincture,*Collected Clinical Experiences of Zhao Bingnan*.,Vitiligo, flat warts, alopecia areata, neurodermatitis, and pruritus.

Guan Zhong Powder

Guan Zhong Powder,From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 7.,

Lime Powder

Lime Powder,*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Vol. 301.,For kidney leakage: the scrotum first swells, then ruptures, discharging yellow fluid; the ulcer resembles a fish’s mouth and can be fatal.

Goose Ointment

Goose Ointment,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 114.,Deafness.

Ling Sha Hei Hu Dan

Ling Sha Hei Hu Dan,*Comprehensive Treatise on the Treatment of Ulcers*, Volume 34.,For post-syciamum sores characterized by a splitting headache, stiffness of tendons and bones, and unbearable pain; or for the appearance of cold phlegm-filled blisters with oozing pus and fluid; this formula also treats toxic stagnation in the lower burner, all types of damp … Read more

Authentic White Pill Formula

Authentic White Pill Formula,From *Formulas of the Ruizhutang*.,For all types of wind disorders, take regularly to permanently prevent wind-related ailments and stagnation. For stroke with excessive phlegm and saliva, inability to speak, hemiplegia, and infantile convulsions.

Snake and Scorpion Extract

Snake and Scorpion Extract,*A Concise Guide to Traditional Chinese Dermatology*.,Boils.

Kejian Ointment

Kejian Ointment,From *Hui Chun*, Volume 7.,For children with abdominal masses, fever, and emaciation.

Great Immortal Decoction

Great Immortal Decoction,*Zhi Zhi*, Volume 20.,Internal and external corneal opacities; pain in the eyes.

Distilled Water Gypsum Decoction

Distilled Water Gypsum Decoction,From *Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine*, Volume 1.,For cases where there is pre-existing internal heat in the chest compounded by an external pathogen, resulting in extreme chest distress and rapid, labored breathing; the pulse is floating, full, and forceful but not firm upon palpation; and the tongue coating is white but not … Read more

Decoction of Arisaema

Decoction of Arisaema,From *The Selected Marvels of Medical Formulas*, cited in Volume 981 of *The Great Compendium of the Yongle Era*.,For pregnancy-induced epilepsy characterized by intermittent seizures and delayed recovery of consciousness.

Shenghua Decoction

Shenghua Decoction,From *The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 61, citing a formula by Qian.,Postpartum lochia retention with cold pain in the lower abdomen. Currently used for poor postpartum uterine involution, postpartum uterine contractions, retained placenta after miscarriage, uncontrolled bleeding after induced abortion, uterine fibroids, uterine hypertrophy, and ectopic pregnancy.

Stomach-Relieving Decoction

Stomach-Relieving Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 1.,In cases of winter cold damage where the pathogenic factor is in the Yangming channel and is about to emerge but has not yet done so, with tidal fever persisting beyond the eighth day.

Amber Eye-Restoring Pills

Amber Eye-Restoring Pills,*Selected Formulas of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Beijing*.,For severe yin deficiency with internal and external opacities; in the elderly with qi deficiency, presenting with blurred vision, excessive eye discharge, retraction of the pupil, and hazy vision.

Shengxuan Qingwei Decoction

Shengxuan Qingwei Decoction,*Medical Levels*, Volume 7.,Rash and sore throat.

Musk Epidemic-Relief Powder

Musk Epidemic-Relief Powder,*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicinal Preparations* (Shenyang Formula).,For epidemic plague, cholera, widespread infectious diseases, traveler’s diarrhea, summer heat illness, sudden abdominal distress, vomiting and diarrhea, abdominal pain with cramping, dizziness and vertigo, and sudden fainting.

Cinnamon Twig Decoction with Astragalus and Atractylodes

Cinnamon Twig Decoction with Astragalus and Atractylodes,From *Six Books on Medical Essentials*, Volume 20.,For profuse sweating with a string-like and soft pulse.

Cinnamon Twig, Moutan Bark, and Polygonum Multiflorum Decoction

Cinnamon Twig, Moutan Bark, and Polygonum Multiflorum Decoction,*Source of the Hearts of the Four Sages*, Volume 8.,For blurred vision without redness or pain in the eyes.

Internal Moxibustion Pills

Internal Moxibustion Pills,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 187.,Cold in the viscera.

Gynecological Tonifying Pills

Gynecological Tonifying Pills,*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicinal Preparations* (Nanjing Formula).,

Tiger Stomach Pills

Tiger Stomach Pills,*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines* (Shenyang Formula).,For gastroptosis, dysphagia, vomiting, acid regurgitation, loss of appetite, progressive weight loss, or gastrointestinal disorders caused by difficulty adapting to the local climate and diet.