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Pork Kidney, Ginseng, and Astragalus Decoction

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Pork Kidney, Ginseng, and Astragalus Decoction,Postpartum debility, joint pain, headache, and profuse sweating.

Formulas Name : Pork Kidney, Ginseng, and Astragalus Decoction

Chinese Name : 猪肾参耆汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of ginseng, 2 qian of astragalus, 1 qian of fresh ginger, 1 qian of light soybeans, 1 qian of Chinese chive whites, 3 qian of angelica root, and 2 pig kidneys.

Source

*Secret Essentials of Gynecology*, Volume 8.

Benefits

Postpartum debility, joint pain, headache, and profuse sweating.

Instructions for Use

First, boil the kidneys until tender; strain to obtain 2 bowls of broth. Decoct the herbs to 8 fen of a zhan, then take while warm.

Pork Kidney, Ginseng, and Astragalus Decoction,*Secret Essentials of Gynecology*, Volume 8.,Postpartum debility, joint pain, headache, and profuse sweating.

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