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Summer Kidney-Tonifying Decoction

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Summer Kidney-Tonifying Decoction,Kidney deficiency.

Formulas Name : Summer Kidney-Tonifying Decoction

Chinese Name : 夏季补肾肾沥汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Aconite (roasted until cracked, with skin and navel removed), 1.5 liang of Cinnamon Bark, 1 liang of Poria, 3 fen of Heather, 3 fen of Cornus Officinalis,3 fen of Dendrobium (roots removed, coarsely chopped), 1 liang of Ginseng (top removed), 3 fen of Eucommia (coarse bark removed, lightly roasted until pale yellow, coarsely chopped), 1 liang of Angelica sinensis (coarsely chopped, lightly roasted), 1 liang of Schisandra, 2 liang of Prepared Rehmannia, 1 liang of Alisma,Cistanche 1 liang (soaked in wine overnight, scraped to remove damaged skin, and stir-fried until dry), Magnetite 2 liang (crushed, rinsed with water to remove the red liquid, and wrapped in silk cloth).

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 7.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Kidney deficiency.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose. Use 1 large bowl of water, add 1 pair of sheep kidneys (with the fatty membrane removed), half a piece of fresh ginger, and 3 jujubes. Simmer together with a magnetite-filled pouch until the liquid is reduced to 5 fen. Strain and drink warm before meals.

Summer Kidney-Tonifying Decoction,*Shenghui*, Volume 7.,Kidney deficiency.

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