Clinical manifestations of kidney essence deficiency type tinnitus and deafness:
A constant ringing sound in the ears, gradually becoming louder, especially at night, leading to restlessness, insomnia, and gradual hearing loss. Other symptoms may include dizziness, blurred vision, weak and sore lower back and knees, premature ejaculation, red tongue with little coating, and thin or rapid pulse.
【Red Goji Berry and Safflower Wine】
Formula: 50g of goji berries, 20g of safflower, 300ml of low-alcohol white wine.
Method: Soak the safflower and goji berries in the white wine for 1 month.
Efficacy: Nourishes the blood, invigorates blood circulation, and improves hearing.
Usage: Drink as desired.
【Walnut Sesame Paste】
Formula: 12g of walnut kernels, 30g of black sesame seeds, 30g of flour.
Method: Crush the walnut kernels and black sesame seeds separately. Roast the flour in a pan until cooked. Finally, mix the crushed walnut kernels, black sesame seeds, flour, and white sugar together until well blended.
Efficacy: Nourishes Yin, nourishes the blood, and supplements the kidneys to improve hearing.
Usage: Take once a day, mix with a small amount of hot water to make a paste.
【Goji Berry Steamed Chicken】
Formula: 30g of goji berries, 15g of Chinese wolfberry, half a tender chicken (about 600g), 50g of sausage.
Method: Slice the sausage. Cut the chicken into 3cm square pieces. Mix the chicken with soy sauce, oyster sauce, cooking oil, cooking wine, white sugar, cornstarch, salt, sesame oil, and pepper. Marinate for 15 minutes. Mix the goji berries, Chinese wolfberry, sausage slices, and ginger with the chicken, place in a bowl, cover, and cook in the microwave on high power for 8 minutes. Remove, flip the chicken pieces, add a few scallion segments, and cook for another 1 minute.
Efficacy: Nourishes Yin, supplements the kidneys, and improves hearing.
Usage: Serve as a side dish with meals.
