Kidney-Tonifying and Diuretic Decoction，*Shenghui*, Volume 7.，Kidney deficiency and exhaustion, coughing and shortness of breath, restlessness and pain in the limbs, pain radiating from the lower back to the upper back, dark complexion, frequent pain in the bones, reddish-yellow urine, impaired hearing and vision, and weakness and emaciation.
Kidney-Tonifying and Diuretic Decoction
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Formulas Name : Kidney-Tonifying and Diuretic Decoction
Chinese Name : 补肾肾沥汤
Drug Formulation
1 liang of Poria cocos, 1 liang of Alisma orientale,1 liang of Ginseng (stem removed), 1 liang of Schisandra, 1 liang of Ligusticum, half a liang of Licorice (lightly roasted until slightly reddish, chopped), 1 liang of Astragalus (chopped), 1 liang of Angelica (chopped, lightly roasted), 1 liang of Eucommia (coarse bark removed, lightly roasted, chopped), 1.5 liang of Cinnamon Bark,1 liang of Dendrobium (roots removed, coarsely chopped), 2 liang of Prepared Rehmannia, 1 liang of Cistanche (soaked in wine, rough skin removed, lightly roasted), and 3 liang of Magnetite (crushed, rinsed with water to remove the red liquid, then wrapped in silk).
Source
*Shenghui*, Volume 7.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a powder.
Benefits
Kidney deficiency and exhaustion, coughing and shortness of breath, restlessness and pain in the limbs, pain radiating from the lower back to the upper back, dark complexion, frequent pain in the bones, reddish-yellow urine, impaired hearing and vision, and weakness and emaciation.
Instructions for Use
Take half a liang per dose. Use 2 large bowls of water, add one pair of sheep kidneys (finely sliced and with the fatty membrane removed), 1 fen of ginger, and 5 jujubes. Simmer together with the magnetite bundle until reduced to 1 large bowl. Strain and take warm in two divided doses before meals.
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Kidney-Tonifying and Diuretic Decoction,Kidney deficiency and exhaustion, coughing and shortness of breath, restlessness and pain in the limbs, pain radiating from the lower back to the upper back, dark complexion, frequent pain in the bones, reddish-yellow urine, impaired hearing and vision, and weakness and emaciation.