Pork Kidney & Ginseng Congee

Internal medicineKnee osteoarthritisKidney qi deficiencyPorridge

Ingredients

  • Pork kidneys 1 pair
  • Ginseng 6 g
  • Walnut kernels 10 g
  • Rice 200 g

Principle

Kidney tonifies kidney qi; ginseng boosts yuan qi; walnut strengthens the lower back—for weak knees worsened by exertion.

Effects & uses

For weak sore knees and fatigue on exertion (differentiation required).

Method

  1. Slice cleaned kidneys; simmer with ginseng, walnut, and rice into congee.

How to use

  • One bowl daily as tolerated.

Caution

Avoid during fever or excess heat. Limit kidney if hyperlipidemia. Not a drug substitute.

Source

Zhejiang & Gansu TCM affiliated hospitals bì diet notes. Pending verification.

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