Pork Kidney and Shepherd’s Purse Decoction，*Qian Jin*, Volume 21.，In cases of “qiangzhong” (excessive sexual arousal), where the penis becomes erect and vigorous, and semen is discharged spontaneously without sexual intercourse; or in cases where, following diabetes insipidus, abscesses and boils immediately develop—all these are caused by “stone heat.” Deficient heat in the middle jiao descends to the lower jiao, causing restlessness and thirst that drives the consumption of water, with food and drink intake doubling the usual amount.
Pork Kidney and Shepherd’s Purse Decoction
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Formulas Name : Pork Kidney and Shepherd’s Purse Decoction
Chinese Name : 猪肾荠苨汤
Drug Formulation
1 set of pork kidneys, 1 sheng of soybeans, 3 liang of Houttuynia cordata, 3 liang of gypsum, 2 liang of ginseng, 2 liang of Poria cocos (or Poria), 2 liang of magnetite (wrapped in cotton), 2 liang of Anemarrhena asphodeloides, 2 liang of Pueraria root, 2 liang of Scutellaria baicalensis, 2 liang of Trichosanthes kirilowii root, and 2 liang of licorice.
Source
*Qian Jin*, Volume 21.
Benefits
In cases of “qiangzhong” (excessive sexual arousal), where the penis becomes erect and vigorous, and semen is discharged spontaneously without sexual intercourse; or in cases where, following diabetes insipidus, abscesses and boils immediately develop—all these are caused by “stone heat.” Deficient heat in the middle jiao descends to the lower jiao, causing restlessness and thirst that drives the consumption of water, with food and drink intake doubling the usual amount.
Instructions for Use
Coarsely crush the ingredients. Using 1 dou 5 sheng of water, first boil the pork kidneys and soybeans; reduce to 1 dou, strain out the residue, add the herbs, and boil down to 3 sheng. Divide into 3 doses; drink the remaining liquid only when thirsty. For those with lower jiao heat, take one dose at night; discontinue once the symptoms gradually subside.
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Pork Kidney and Shepherd’s Purse Decoction,In cases of “qiangzhong” (excessive sexual arousal), where the penis becomes erect and vigorous, and semen is discharged spontaneously without sexual intercourse; or in cases where, following diabetes insipidus, abscesses and boils immediately develop—all these are caused by “stone heat.” Deficient heat in the middle jiao descends to the lower jiao, causing restlessness and thirst that drives the consumption of water, with food and drink intake doubling the usual amount.