Cistanche and Lamb Kidney Decoction，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Nourishes the spleen and strengthens the kidneys. Suitable for chronic prostatitis caused by deficiency of both the spleen and kidneys, characterized by aching pain in the lower back and spine, generalized weakness, discharge of turbid semen immediately after sexual exertion, pale complexion, accompanied by premature ejaculation, nocturnal emissions, erectile dysfunction, frequent nighttime urination, a pale tongue with a thin white coating, and a deep, fine pulse.
Cistanche and Lamb Kidney Decoction
Herbal Tea Name: Cistanche and Lamb Kidney Decoction
Chinese Name: 苁蓉羊肾饮
Formula
30 grams of Cistanche, 2 sheep kidneys, and appropriate amounts of wine, chopped scallions, minced ginger, salt, and MSG.Main Ingredients
How To Make
Wash the sheep kidneys, split them open with a knife, remove the connective tissue, slice them, and then mince them into a paste.Soak Cistanche in wine for several hours, remove the wrinkled skin, cut into soybean-sized cubes, and place in a pot. Add the minced lamb kidneys and an appropriate amount of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat until the mixture thickens into a decoction. Add chopped scallions, minced ginger, salt, and MSG, stir until well blended, and serve.
Efficacy
Nourishes the spleen and strengthens the kidneys. Suitable for chronic prostatitis caused by deficiency of both the spleen and kidneys, characterized by aching pain in the lower back and spine, generalized weakness, discharge of turbid semen immediately after sexual exertion, pale complexion, accompanied by premature ejaculation, nocturnal emissions, erectile dysfunction, frequent nighttime urination, a pale tongue with a thin white coating, and a deep, fine pulse.
Usage
Take one dose in the morning and one in the evening.
Commentary
Cistanche (Rou-cong-rong) assumes the leading (chief) role. Sweet, salty-warm in property, it travels through the Kidney, Large Intestine meridians, and works to tonify kidney yang, benefits essence and moisten the intestines. Sheep kidneys (Yang-shen) serve as the deputy herb. Sweet-warm in property, it enters the Kidney meridians and works to tonify the kidney and enriches essence. Appropriate amounts of wine lends further support to the chief action. Among the assistants, chopped scallions (Cong-hua) (disperse wind-cold and releases the exterior) while minced ginger (disperse cold and stop vomiting). Finally, salt (Yan) serves as the envoy herb, harmonizing the whole; its role is to guides the formula downward and clear heat and coordinate the herbs. Taken together these herbs nourish the spleen and strengthen the kidneys, in keeping with the chronic prostatitis pattern and its manifestations such as aching pain in the lower back and spine, generalized weakness.