Ingredients

  • Black-bone chicken 1
  • Notoginseng 6 g
  • Astragalus 10 g
  • Rice wine 10 ml

Principle

Notoginseng stops pain; astragalus lifts yang qi; chicken warms qi and blood—for cold-sensitive knee pain with yang deficiency.

Effects & uses

For cold aching knees, aversion to cold, and fatigue (differentiation required).

Method

  1. Place notoginseng and astragalus inside the chicken; add wine; steam or double-boil until cooked.

How to use

  • Dip in soy sauce; every other day.

Caution

Avoid during fever or excess heat. Pregnancy contraindicated (notoginseng). Not a drug substitute.

Source

Zhejiang TCM University Affiliated Hospital II OA diet care notes. Pending verification.

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