Three Golds and Walnut Decoction，*A Thousand Family Remedies*, Volume 1.，Ureteral stones. Due to kidney deficiency and impaired bladder qi transformation, damp-heat accumulates in the lower jiao. Over time, the urine is subjected to the scorching effects of damp-heat, causing turbid substances to coagulate and form stones.
Three Golds and Walnut Decoction
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Formulas Name : Three Golds and Walnut Decoction
Chinese Name : 三金胡桃汤
Drug Formulation
Jinqiancao 30–60g, roasted chicken gizzard powder 6g (to be taken in two separate doses by dissolving in hot water), Haijinsha 12g, Shiwei 12g, Qumai 12g, Bianxu 12g, Cheqiancao 12g, Huashi 12g, Shidi 15g,9 g Tian Dong, 9 g Huai Niuxi, 4.5 g Mutong, 4.5 g raw licorice, 4 walnut kernels (chewed and taken in two doses).
Source
*A Thousand Family Remedies*, Volume 1.
Benefits
Ureteral stones. Due to kidney deficiency and impaired bladder qi transformation, damp-heat accumulates in the lower jiao. Over time, the urine is subjected to the scorching effects of damp-heat, causing turbid substances to coagulate and form stones.
Instructions for Use
Add 600 ml of water; simmer over low heat until boiling, then continue for 30 minutes, yielding approximately 400 ml. For the second decoction, add another 500 ml of water and simmer as before, yielding approximately 300 ml. Combine the decoctions from both batches. Take in divided doses in the morning and evening; one dose per day.
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Three Golds and Walnut Decoction,Ureteral stones. Due to kidney deficiency and impaired bladder qi transformation, damp-heat accumulates in the lower jiao. Over time, the urine is subjected to the scorching effects of damp-heat, causing turbid substances to coagulate and form stones.