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Kidney-Tonifying Dendrobium Powder

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Kidney-Tonifying Dendrobium Powder,Deficiency of kidney qi, weakness in the lower back, hips, legs, and knees; sharp pain in the lower abdomen; aching pain in the limbs; cold hands and feet; sallow and dark complexion; general weakness and deficiency.

Formulas Name : Kidney-Tonifying Dendrobium Powder

Chinese Name : 补肾石斛散

Drug Formulation

Dendrobium 1 liang (roots removed, coarsely chopped), Angelica sinensis half a liang (coarsely chopped, lightly stir-fried), Ginseng half a liang (root tip removed), Eucommia 1 liang (coarse bark removed, lightly roasted, coarsely chopped), Schisandra half a liang, Aconite 1 liang (roasted until cracked, skin and navel removed), Prepared Rehmannia 1 liang, Poria cocos 3 fen, Agarwood 1 liang,Astragalus root half liang (chopped), White peony root 3 fen,Achyranthes root 3 fen (stems removed), Tribulus fruit half liang, Cinnamon bark half liang, Saposhnikovia root half liang (root tip removed), Smilax root 1 liang (chopped), Cistanche 1 liang (soaked in wine overnight, rough outer skin scraped off, roasted until dry), Magnetite 3 liang (crushed, washed with water, red liquid removed).

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 7.

Processing

The above ingredients are ground into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Deficiency of kidney qi, weakness in the lower back, hips, legs, and knees; sharp pain in the lower abdomen; aching pain in the limbs; cold hands and feet; sallow and dark complexion; general weakness and deficiency.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose. Add half a piece of fresh ginger and 3 jujubes to one medium bowl of water, decoct until reduced to 6 fen, strain out the residue, and take while still slightly warm at any time of day.

Kidney-Tonifying Dendrobium Powder,*Shenghui*, Volume 7.,Deficiency of kidney qi, weakness in the lower back, hips, legs, and knees; sharp pain in the lower abdomen; aching pain in the limbs; cold hands and feet; sallow and dark complexion; general weakness and deficiency.

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