Waist Strengthening & Tonifying Tonic Soup 固腰强精炖汤
Key Benefits:
壮肾固腰 (Strengthens the kidneys & stabilizes the lower back): Supports kidney health and alleviates lower back weakness and discomfort.
增强精力 (Boosts energy, improves stamina): This enhances physical and mental vigour, endurance, and overall vitality.
This tonic is ideal for individuals experiencing lower back weakness, fatigue, or reduced stamina or for those seeking to improve physical performance and vitality.
Ingredients and Their Functions
肉苁蓉 (Desert Living Cistanche - Rou Cong Rong):
Benefits: Tonifies the kidneys, strengthens the lower back, and improves stamina.
Associated Conditions: Kidney weakness, fatigue, and low energy.
淮山 (Common Yam Rhizome - Huai Shan):
Benefits: Strengthens the spleen, supports digestion, and nourishes the kidneys.
Associated Conditions: Fatigue, weak digestion, and kidney deficiency.
北芪 (Milkvetch Root - Huang Qi):
Benefits: Boosts Qi, enhances immunity and improves physical endurance.
Related Conditions: Fatigue, weak immunity, and low stamina.
巴戟 (Morinda Root - Ba Ji):
Benefits: Tonifies the kidneys and strengthens the lower back, promoting energy and vitality.
Associated Conditions: Lower back pain, kidney deficiency, and reduced libido.
附子 (Prepared Common Monkshood Daughter Root - Fu Zi):
Benefits: Warms and strengthens Yang energy, supports kidney function and alleviates coldness in the lower body.
Associated Conditions: Cold extremities, weakness, and poor circulation.
川椒 (Pricklyash Peel - Chuan Jiao):
Benefits: Warms the middle and lower body, reduces pain, and supports circulation.
Associated Conditions: Cold-related pain, poor digestion, and lower back discomfort.
当归 (Chinese Angelica - Dang Gui):
Benefits: Nourishes blood, promotes circulation, and strengthens vitality.
Related Conditions: Blood deficiency, fatigue, and poor circulation.
白术 (Largehead Atractylodes Rhizome - Bai Zhu):
Benefits: Strengthens the spleen, supports digestion, and enhances energy.
Associated Conditions: Weak digestion, fatigue, and low energy.
Application of the Tonic Soup
Purpose: This soup targets kidney and lower back health while boosting energy and stamina, making it especially beneficial for individuals with kidney-related weakness, chronic fatigue, or reduced physical performance.
Dosage: Consume 1–2 times weekly for general health. For those with pronounced symptoms, it can be taken 3–4 times weekly under the guidance of a TCM practitioner.
Symptoms & Conditions Associated with the Herbs
Kidney Deficiency: Symptoms include lower back pain, weakness, fatigue, and cold extremities.
Physical and Mental Fatigue: Morinda Root and Milkvetch Root work together to enhance both physical stamina and mental clarity.
Blood Deficiency: Chinese Angelica helps improve circulation and nourishes blood, addressing symptoms like dizziness and pale complexion.
Precautions
Heat Symptoms: Avoid if experiencing heat symptoms (e.g., red face, sore throat, or fever), as the soup has warming properties.
Pregnancy: Consult a TCM practitioner before use during pregnancy due to the strong warming and kidney-tonifying properties of Monkshood and Cistanche.
Chronic Conditions: Individuals with hypertension, heart disease, or other chronic conditions should consult a healthcare provider before consumption.
Potential Side Effects
Overheating: If overconsumed, ingredients like Monkshood and Pricklyash Peel may cause mild heat symptoms, such as sweating or dry mouth.
Digestive Sensitivity: The warming nature of Pricklyash Peel may cause mild bloating or discomfort in sensitive individuals.
This powerful tonic soup is a balanced blend of kidney-strengthening, blood-nourishing, and energy-boosting herbs. It promotes lower back health, improves stamina, and supports overall vitality. Regular use ensures enhanced physical performance and resilience, but always consult a TCM practitioner for personalized guidance.
Net Wt: +/- 105g
Storage
PERISHABLE ITEM
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Refrigerate if storage prolongs.
Soup Preparation
Recommended Meat to Go With: 180 gm of beef or Substitute with lean meat
Steps
Rinse herbs briefly to clean
Place herbs & meat in 1000 ml of boiling water & bring to boil again
Simmer for 1½ hours
Seasoning(optional): Add One teaspoon of hua diao (Chinese cooking wine) or any Brandy into the tonic soup at the end of simmering. Add salt as desired.
