Eucommia, Achyranthes & Black Bean Bone Soup
Ingredients
- Eucommia 15 g
- Achyranthes (huái niú xī) 10 g
- Black soybeans 50 g
- Walnuts 20 g
- Goji 10 g
- Angelica 5 g
- Pork spine 300 g
Principle
Eucommia and achyranthes support liver–kidney and sinews; black beans, walnuts, and goji fill kidney essence; angelica nourishes blood—for liver–kidney deficiency knee OA patterns.
Effects & uses
Adjunct food care for weak knees, stiffness, or bone-loss tendency (pattern differentiation required).
Method
- Blanch spine; simmer all ingredients ~1.5 hours; salt to taste.
How to use
- Broth, meat, and beans 1–2 times weekly.
Caution
Avoid during fever or yin deficiency heat. Not a substitute for drugs or rehab; cartilage wear cannot be reversed by diet alone.
Source
Quanzhou Orthopedic Hospital seasonal joint diet notes. Pending verification.