Large Sheep Kidney Decoction,From *Ji Feng*, Volume 9.,For kidney deficiency with cold, manifested by facial swelling with a dark, sooty complexion; pain in the lower back and spine making it difficult to stand for long periods; stiffness in bending and stretching; palpitations, startled awakenings, and shortness of breath; cramping in the lower abdomen with pain radiating to the lower back and spine; coldness in the limbs; and cloudy, milky urine.
Large Sheep Kidney Decoction
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Formulas Name : Large Sheep Kidney Decoction
Chinese Name : 大羊肾汤
Drug Formulation
1 liang of Ginseng, 1 liang of White Peony Root, 1.5 liang of Ophiopogon tuber, 1 liang of Prepared Rehmannia root, 1 liang of Eucommia bark, 1 liang of Angelica root, 1 liang of Ligusticum root, 1 liang of Polygala root, 1 liang of Poria cocos, 1 liang of Dendrobium, 1 liang of Schisandra berries, 1 liang of Cinnamon bark, 1 liang of Dipsacus root, 0.5 liang of Astragalus root, and 3 liang of Magnetite.
Source
From *Ji Feng*, Volume 9.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.
Benefits
For kidney deficiency with cold, manifested by facial swelling with a dark, sooty complexion; pain in the lower back and spine making it difficult to stand for long periods; stiffness in bending and stretching; palpitations, startled awakenings, and shortness of breath; cramping in the lower abdomen with pain radiating to the lower back and spine; coldness in the limbs; and cloudy, milky urine.
Instructions for Use
For each dose, take one pair of sheep kidneys; trim off the fatty membrane. Simmer in 1.5 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan. Remove the kidneys, then add 5 qian of the herbal powder, half a fen of fresh ginger, and 3 jujubes. Simmer until reduced to half the original volume, strain out the residue, and take the warm decoction on an empty stomach and before dinner.
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Large Sheep Kidney Decoction,For kidney deficiency with cold, manifested by facial swelling with a dark, sooty complexion; pain in the lower back and spine making it difficult to stand for long periods; stiffness in bending and stretching; palpitations, startled awakenings, and shortness of breath; cramping in the lower abdomen with pain radiating to the lower back and spine; coldness in the limbs; and cloudy, milky urine.