Chapter 50: Simple Medicinal Diets (Introduction to Ginseng and Wheat Turtle Soup, Amber Walnut Soup, Turtle and Dog Soup, Gorgon Fruit Soup, Ginseng and Angelica Kidney Soup, etc.)

31. Ginseng and wheat turtle

[Main Ingredients] 1 live soft-shelled turtle (about 1500 grams), 10 grams of ginseng, and 6 grams of Ophiopogon japonicus.

[Preparation] Slaughter the turtle and blanch it in boiling water for about 15 minutes, then remove and set aside the skirt. Open the shell, remove the rough outer skin, remove the internal organs, head, and claws, clean thoroughly, and cut into small pieces. Wash the ginseng and ophiopogon japonicus. Place the ginseng, ophiopogon japonicus, ginger slices, scallion segments, salt, and cooking wine in a large bowl, add the turtle pieces, cover with the turtle shell, add chicken broth, and steam for about 1 hour. Add MSG and pepper to taste. Serve as a dish or snack.

[Functions] This product tonifies the kidneys and strengthens essence, invigorates the spleen and moistens the lungs. It is used to treat deficiency of the lungs and kidneys, impotence, premature ejaculation, cough, shortness of breath, and weakness in the elderly and those recovering from illness. Regular consumption by healthy individuals may have anti-cancer and anti-aging effects.

32. Amber Walnuts

[Main Ingredients] 300g walnut kernels, 150g white sugar.

[Preparation] Soak walnut kernels in a basin of boiling water with a little salt for 10 minutes. Remove the walnut skins with a bamboo skewer, wash, and drain. Add a little water and sugar to a pot and simmer until the sugar syrup thickens. Add the walnut kernels and stir-fry until coated with the syrup. Clean the pot and heat sesame oil. When the oil is hot, add the syrup-coated walnut kernels and fry over low heat until golden brown. Remove, drain the oil, and let cool. Serve as a dish.

[Functions] It tonifies the kidneys and strengthens essence, warms the lungs and relieves asthma. It is used to treat chronic illness or old age, deficiency of lung and kidney yang, impotence, seminal emission, frequent urination, lower back pain and weak legs, cough and asthma. In addition, it can also be used for constipation caused by old age or physical weakness and deficiency of intestinal fluid.

Soup is made primarily from meat, eggs, milk, seafood, etc., steamed with water to create a thick broth. Soups used for aphrodisiac purposes often incorporate foods with aphrodisiac properties, or are made by adding flavorful or mild aphrodisiac Chinese herbs to a regular soup base.

If the medicinal ingredients used in the soup are edible, they can be decocted and cooked together with the main ingredients. If they are not suitable for direct consumption, they can be decocted and the residue removed before cooking with the main ingredients. Alternatively, the medicinal ingredients can be wrapped in gauze and decocted and cooked together with the main ingredients. The herb packet can be removed before consumption.

The soup contains a large amount of effective ingredients from aphrodisiac Chinese herbs, making it highly effective, especially suitable for patients with weak constitution, deficiency of the five internal organs, and chronic diseases. When consuming the soup, remove the unpalatable medicinal ingredients, drink the soup, and eat the cooked ingredients. Seasonings such as salt, sugar, and MSG can be added to taste.

If there are animal products in the soup, they should be removed first, cooled, cut into pieces, placed in a bowl, and then the original soup should be poured in before eating.

1. Turtle and dog soup

[Main Ingredients] 250g turtle meat, 250g dog meat.

[Preparation] Slaughter the turtle, remove its shell, head, claws, and internal organs, wash it thoroughly, and cut it into chunks. Wash the dog meat and cut it into chunks as well. Place the turtle and dog meat together in a clay pot, add appropriate amounts of scallions, ginger, cooking wine, and salt. Add water to cover the meat, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for about 2 hours, adding water frequently to prevent it from drying out. Once the meat is tender, turn off the heat and add a small amount of pepper and MSG. Serve as a snack.

[Functions] It tonifies the kidneys and replenishes qi, warms yang and stops enuresis. It is used to treat kidney deficiency and weakness, impotence, premature ejaculation, frequent urination at night, and even enuresis.

2. Gorgon Fruit Soup

[Main ingredient] 30 grams of fox nuts.

[Preparation] Rinse the fox nuts thoroughly and place them in a pot with water. First, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes, or until the fox nuts are cooked through. Serve as a snack.

[Functions] It tonifies the kidneys and strengthens essence, stops nocturnal emission and reduces urination. It is used to treat kidney deficiency, premature ejaculation, nocturnal emission, spermatorrhea, and frequent urination.

3. Ginseng and Angelica Kidney

[Main Ingredients] 1 pig kidney, 15 grams each of ginseng and angelica root.

[Preparation] First, wash the ginseng and angelica root, place them in a gauze bag, tie the bag tightly, put it in a clay pot, add an appropriate amount of water, and soak for 2 hours. Cut open the pig kidneys, remove the white membranes and glands, wash them clean, and put them in the clay pot to simmer together. First, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 30-40 minutes. Remove the pig kidneys, let them cool, and then slice them thinly. Add appropriate amounts of soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, shredded ginger, minced garlic, and other seasonings. Eat the kidney slices and drink the soup.

[Functions] It tonifies the kidneys and replenishes qi, nourishes blood and calms the mind. It is used to treat kidney qi deficiency, qi and blood insufficiency, impotence, seminal emission, lower back pain and weak knees, dizziness, pale complexion, palpitations, shortness of breath, insomnia, spontaneous sweating, and fatigue.

4. Sheep kidneys and milk powder

[Main Ingredients] 1 sheep kidney, 20 grams of milk powder.

[Preparation] Split the sheep kidneys open, remove the white fascia and glands, wash them thoroughly, place them in a pot, and add water. Heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the sheep kidneys are cooked through. Add milk powder. Consume on an empty stomach.

[Functions] It warms the kidneys and invigorates qi, replenishes essence and marrow. It is used to treat deficiency and coldness in the lower abdomen, impotence, and weakness in the legs and knees.

5. Stewed Placenta

[Main ingredient] 1 placenta.

[Preparation] Remove the blood vessels from the placenta, rinse it thoroughly, cut it into pieces, add a small amount of seasoning, and simmer in water until cooked. Eat the placenta and drink the soup.

[Functions] It tonifies the kidneys and replenishes essence, invigorates qi and nourishes blood. It is used to treat kidney essence and qi deficiency, impotence, and seminal emission.

6. Deer head soup

[Main Ingredients] 1 deer head, 4 deer hooves.

[Preparation] Remove the hair and stubble from the deer head and hooves, and wash them thoroughly. Wash and crush a small amount of long pepper and ginger. Place the deer head and hooves in a clay pot, add water, long pepper, ginger, star anise, and fennel seeds. First, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat until the deer head and hooves are tender. Remove the deer head and hooves, cut the venison into thick strips, and return it to the broth. Bring to a boil again, and add salt, MSG, and pepper to taste. Serve as a snack.

[Functions] It tonifies the kidneys and strengthens yang, nourishes essence and blood. It is used to treat yang deficiency and essence depletion, physical weakness, impotence and premature ejaculation, soreness and weakness of the lower back and knees, and aversion to cold.

7. Tribulus terrestris and Cuscuta chinensis turtle soup

[Main Ingredients] 30g of Astragalus complanatus seeds, 30g of Cuscuta chinensis seeds, 1000g of turtle meat.

[Preparation] Wash and drain the Astragalus complanatus seeds and Cuscuta chinensis seeds. Kill the turtle alive, gut it, keeping the liver and eggs, remove the intestines and other internal organs, and cut it into large pieces. Heat vegetable oil in a pot over high heat, add ginger slices first, then add the turtle meat pieces and stir-fry for 5 minutes. Add a little cold water and simmer for another 5 minutes. Transfer to a clay pot. Place the Astragalus complanatus seeds and Cuscuta chinensis seeds in a gauze bag, tie the bag tightly, put it in the clay pot, add an appropriate amount of cold water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 60 minutes. Add salt and simmer for another 30 minutes. Drink the soup and eat the turtle meat.

[Functions] It tonifies kidney yang and replenishes essence. It is used to treat kidney deficiency and depletion of essence, decreased libido, impotence, seminal emission, insomnia, and excessive dreaming.

8. Stewed Lamb Kidney with Cistanche deserticola

[Main Ingredients] 1 pair of sheep kidneys, 30 grams of Cistanche deserticola.

[Preparation] Split the sheep kidneys open, remove the white fascia and glands, and clean them thoroughly. Wash the Cistanche deserticola and slice it. Place the sheep kidneys and Cistanche deserticola together in a clay pot, add water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 20-30 minutes, or until the sheep kidneys are tender. Remove the Cistanche deserticola slices, and add appropriate amounts of ground pepper, MSG, and salt. Drink the soup and eat the sheep kidneys.

[Functions] It tonifies the kidneys and strengthens yang, benefits essence and moistens the intestines. It is used to treat kidney deficiency and fatigue, impotence, soreness and weakness of the lower back and knees, deafness, frequent urination at night, and constipation caused by yang deficiency.

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