Ligustrum, Eucommia, and Pork Spine Soup

Internal medicineLow back painKidney yin deficiencyBroth

Ingredients

  • Nuzhenzi (ligustrum) 15 g
  • Eucommia 20 g
  • Cornus (shanzhuyu) 15 g
  • Pork spine 500 g

Principle

Ligustrum and cornus nourish liver–kidney; eucommia strengthens lumbar sinews.

Effects & uses

Kidney yin deficiency back pain—fluctuating soreness, dry mouth, red tongue with little coat (pattern differentiation required).

Method

  1. Double-boil spine with herbs ~3 hours; salt to taste.

How to use

  • Every other day.

Caution

Cold spleen–stomach or loose stools—use cautiously. Food-care only.

Source

Guangdong Provincial TCM Bureau. Pending manual verification.

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