Beef kidney

Beef kidney

　　Beef kidney

　　Beef kidney, also known as bovine kidney.

　　It is the kidney of cattle such as yellow cattle or water buffalo from the Bovidae family.

　　Nutritional value: Beef kidney is rich in protein, vitamin A, B vitamins, niacin, iron, selenium, and other nutrients; it has the effects of nourishing kidney qi and enriching essence.

　　Suitable for: Generally suitable for most people.

　　1. Suitable for symptoms such as kidney yang deficiency, marrow depletion, dizziness, blurred vision, tinnitus, soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees, premature ejaculation, spermatorrhea, pale tongue and weak pulse;

　　2. Not suitable for people with high blood lipids.

　　Usage and dosage:

　　For treating five types of strain and seven types of impairment, impotence and qi exhaustion: one beef kidney (remove fascia and finely chop), four taels of actinolite (wrapped in cloth), and two measures of polished round-grained rice. Boil five large cups of mountain spring water with the actinolite, take out two cups of the liquid, remove the stone, then add the rice and kidney, along with seasonings such as scallions, and cook into a porridge to be eaten on an empty stomach.

　　The gamey flavor of kidneys is very strong and distinctive, and many people find it particularly delicious, with calf kidneys usually being the most tender. The French cooking method involves adding Madeira wine to make sautéed kidneys; Belgians cook them with gin and juniper berries; in the UK, kidneys are a basic ingredient in steaks, kidney pies, and black pudding. Beef kidneys have a stronger flavor and coarser texture, making them suitable for pies or dishes that require long cooking times.

　　Edible effects:

　　Salty in taste, warm in nature, enters the kidney meridian;

　　Has the effect of nourishing kidney qi and enriching essence;

　　Treats symptoms such as kidney yang deficiency, marrow depletion, dizziness, blurred vision, tinnitus, soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees, premature ejaculation, spermatorrhea, pale tongue and weak pulse.