What are the recipes for soaking kidney-tonifying and aphrodisiac herbs in wine?

Nowadays, many people have some symptoms of kidney deficiency, so what should we do if we have kidney deficiency? Of course it is to nourish the kidneys, so what are the wines that can nourish the kidneys and strengthen sexual function in life?

Tonic wine

[Recipe] 20 grams each of Codonopsis pilosula (or ginseng), Poria cocos, Astragalus membranaceus, White Peony Root, and stir-fried Atractylodes macrocephala, 30 grams each of Rehmannia glutinosa and Angelica sinensis, 5 grams of cinnamon (peeled), 10 grams each of Sichuan Peony Root and roasted Licorice root, 400 grams of white sugar, 15 grams of ginger, 40 grams of red dates, and 4000 milliliters of white wine.

[Preparation method] Grind the first 10 herbs into coarse powder, put them in a clean container with a lid, add white wine, seal and soak for 10 days, then slice the ginger, cook the red dates and add them to the extract together with white sugar. Mix the above medicinal materials evenly, continue to seal and soak for a few days, let it stand and filter.

[Usage] Take 10 ml once in the morning and evening each day.

【Effects】Replenishes qi and blood, strengthens tendons and bones. It is suitable for various symptoms such as deficiency, five kinds of fatigue and seven kinds of injuries, loss of appetite, hot flashes and spontaneous sweating, sallow complexion, spleen damage caused by worry and anxiety, spleen and kidney qi deficiency, fatigue and weakness.

[Contraindications] Pregnant women and people of strong body should not take it.

[Note] Quoted from "Hejijufang".

2. Ginseng and Poria wine

[Recipe] 30 grams each of ginseng, raw rehmannia, white poria, atractylodes, white peony root, angelica, and red yeast rice, 15 grams of Sichuan peony root, 120 grams of longan meat, 250 grams of rock sugar, and 2000 milliliters of 50-proof liquor.

[Preparation method] Grind the above medicines into coarse powder, wrap them in gauze, put them in a container, add white wine, seal it, and shake it several times a day. After leaving it for 14-21 days, filter out the residue, take the filtered juice, add 250 grams of crystal sugar, wait for it to dissolve, and store it in a bottle for later use.

[Usage] Take slowly daily in appropriate amount.

【Effects】Replenishes Qi and blood, strengthens the spleen and nourishes the stomach. It is suitable for symptoms such as deficiency of qi and blood, weak spleen and stomach, emaciation, and sallow complexion.

3. Wolfberry and longan wine

[Recipe] 30 grams each of wolfberry, longan meat and mulberry, 30 dates, and 1000 ml of white wine.

[Preparation method] Crush the above medicines, put them in a clean jar, add white wine, cover and seal, and place in a cool place. Shake it frequently several times. After soaking for 14 days, if its color turns red, the medicinal wine is ready. Filter through fine gauze to clarify and prepare for drinking.

[Usage] Take 15-20 ml once in the morning and evening each day.

【Effects】Nourishes yin and replenishes blood. It is suitable for symptoms such as dizziness, palpitations, shortness of breath, weakness in the limbs, weakness in the waist and knees, anemia, neurasthenia, etc. caused by yin and blood deficiency.

4. Millettia reticulata wine

[Recipe] 250 grams of Millettia reticulata glue (or 400 grams of Millettia reticulata slices), 1000 milliliters of white wine.

[Preparation method] Place the above medicines in a container of appropriate size, soak it with white wine, seal it, and it will be ready after 7 days.

[Usage] Drink 1-2 cups on an empty stomach, once in the morning and once in the evening.

【Effects】Nourishes blood, promotes blood circulation, relaxes muscles and dredges. It is suitable for symptoms such as physical weakness, blood deficiency and chlorosis.

5. Schisandra wine

[Recipe] 120g Schisandra chinensis, 1000ml white wine

[Preparation method] Place Schisandra chinensis and white wine in a clean container with a lid, seal the bottle, shake it once a day, and it will be ready after 15 days.

[Usage] Take 10 ml each time, morning and evening.

[Effects] Nourishes the heart and spleen, replenishes qi and blood, soothes the mind, nourishes the lungs and kidneys, astringes semen and soothes the mind. Suitable for neurosis, or symptoms such as forgetfulness, insomnia, dizziness, palpitations, fatigue, and irritability.

[Contraindications] Do not take this medicine if you have a fever caused by external factors.

[Note] Quoted from "Practical Medicinal Wine Recipes".