Gastrodia Stewed Pig Brain

Internal medicineCerebral infarctionLiver–kidney deficiencyBroth

Ingredients

  • Gastrodia (tianma) 10g
  • 1 pig brain

Principle

Gastrodia stops wind, subdues liver yang, and dispels wind; pig brain is used in the “like nourishes like” tradition to fill marrow and benefit the brain. For sequelae related to liver-kidney deficiency with wind-yang disturbance (syndrome differentiation required).

Effects & uses

Suitable for liver-kidney deficiency patterns—dizziness, tinnitus, limb numbness, sore weak lower back and knees (syndrome differentiation required). Not a substitute for standard treatment or rehabilitation.

Method

  1. Place gastrodia and pig brain in a ceramic pot with adequate water; double-boil until cooked through.

How to use

  • Once daily or every other day.

Caution

Limit pig brain if hyperlipidemia or high cholesterol (pig brain is high in cholesterol). Daily dietary prescription; not a substitute for medication.

Source

Compiled from dietary therapy formulas, Yibin Second People’s Hospital. To be manually verified.

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