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Goat Kidney Porridge

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Goat Kidney Porridge,For chronic emaciation and deficiency due to long-standing illness, with weakened yang qi and weakness in the lower back and legs.

Formulas Name : Goat Kidney Porridge

Chinese Name : 羊肾粥

Drug Formulation

1 pair of white sheep kidneys (remove the fatty membrane and slice), 1 liang of Cistanche deserticola (soak in wine overnight, scrape off the wrinkled skin, and slice), 3 stalks of scallion whites (remove the roots and slice), 7 stalks of Chinese leek whites (remove the roots and slice), and 1 he of japonica rice.

Source

Formula from *Shenghui* (Vol. 97); name cited in *Wei’s Family Prescriptions* (Vol. 4).

Benefits

For chronic emaciation and deficiency due to long-standing illness, with weakened yang qi and weakness in the lower back and legs.

Instructions for Use

First, stir-fry the sheep kidneys and Cistanche with a small amount of wine; then add 2.5 large bowls of water and the rice, and simmer. When nearly done, add the white parts of the scallions and the white parts of the Chinese leeks and continue cooking until it becomes porridge. Season to taste and consume on an empty stomach.

Goat Kidney Porridge,Formula from *Shenghui* (Vol. 97); name cited in *Wei’s Family Prescriptions* (Vol. 4).,For chronic emaciation and deficiency due to long-standing illness, with weakened yang qi and weakness in the lower back and legs.

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