Lamb and shrimp soup with the kidney-tonifying and aphrodisiac effects of Curculigo orchioides

**Lamb and Shrimp Soup: Warms the Kidneys and Enhances Libido**

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Lamb is an excellent food for warming and nourishing the body and strengthening yang in winter. It is sweet and warm in nature, and has long been regarded by traditional medicine as a tonic for replenishing essence and blood, boosting yang, treating lung deficiency, and benefiting from overwork.

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Ancient books also frequently describe the nourishing and health-promoting effects of mutton. Li Gao of the Yuan Dynasty said, "Mutton is sweet and warm, and can replenish blood deficiency. It is a tangible food that can replenish the qi of tangible muscles. Foods with similar flavors to mutton can also be nourishing; hence the saying 'nourishment can eliminate weakness,' including ginseng and mutton." The Compendium of Materia Medica states that mutton can "replenish deficiency and fatigue, boost qi and strength, strengthen yang, and improve appetite and physical strength."

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Lamb has significant health benefits, both in terms of its tonic and therapeutic effects. Consuming cooked lamb, along with the broth, can effectively treat conditions such as the five types of overwork (damage to the heart, lungs, liver, spleen, and kidneys), the seven types of injury (coldness, phlegm, seminal emission, tenesmus, seminal fluid deficiency, dampness in the lower abdomen, and frequent and bitter urination), and kidney deficiency and impotence in men. It also has the effects of dispelling cold and dampness, invigorating qi, and replenishing blood.

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Here is a recipe for mutton and shrimp soup.

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Prepare 50g of mutton, 25g of shrimp, 40g of chives, and appropriate amounts of cooking wine, scallion and ginger juice, soy sauce, salt, MSG, sesame oil, vegetable oil, and cornstarch. Also prepare about 700g of chicken broth. Cut the prepared mutton into strips. Mix the cooking wine, scallion and ginger juice, and salt into the cornstarch, then mix well with the mutton strips. Heat vegetable oil in a wok, add the marinated mutton strips and stir-fry until just cooked through. Add cooking wine, scallion and ginger juice, soy sauce, and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add the shrimp and noodles and cook until done. Add the chopped chives, salt, and MSG, and cook for a short while. Drizzle with sesame oil before serving.

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The characteristics of mutton and shrimp soup are: the mutton is tender and delicious, and the broth is fresh and flavorful. Mutton is rich in protein, calcium, vitamins, fat, iron, phosphorus, and other nutrients, and has the functions of invigorating blood and replenishing qi, warming the middle and kidneys. Shrimp can help nourish the kidneys and strengthen yang. In addition, leeks contain volatile oils, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, sulfides, glycosides, vitamins, carotene, phosphorus, calcium, and other substances, which have the effect of nourishing the kidneys and strengthening yang. These three ingredients work together in this soup, and with wheat noodles as the staple food, the kidney-nourishing and yang-strengthening effects of this soup are maximized, making it extremely suitable for patients with kidney deficiency, impotence, seminal emission, and premature ejaculation.

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While mutton is beneficial, there are some common-sense points to consider when consuming it. Because of its warming properties, it's best eaten in winter and not in large quantities in summer. Patients suffering from colds with fever, acute inflammation, skin sores, or recovering from febrile diseases should avoid mutton.

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Besides mutton, many other foods can also have aphrodisiac and libido-stimulating effects. According to European sexologists, many foods contain nutrients that can enhance libido, stimulate sexual desire, and improve sexual function. These foods include carp, quail, and mulberries. Therefore, the true elixir of a fulfilling sex life lies in a balanced daily diet. Only by scientifically absorbing the nutrients the body needs from food can men achieve their best sexual experience.

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**Aphrodisiac effects should not be overindulged; moderate consumption of *Curculigo orchioides* promote

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In this era of increasing health awareness, men's health has become a key focus of marketing, resulting in countless "absolutely effective" remedies plastered on the streets. However, discerning individuals can see that these are mostly fabricated scams. Instead of believing these so-called "secret formulas," it's better to draw wisdom from the natural herbs passed down from our ancestors. Our ancestors have already provided answers to these questions. The *Compendium of Materia Medica* clearly states: "Xianmao (root) is pungent, warm, and poisonous. It mainly treats impotence, coldness in the seminal fluid, wind-cold in the lower back and knees, and weakness and numbness of the muscles and bones. The ancient formula 'Xianmao Pill' can strengthen muscles and bones, invigorate the spirit, improve eyesight, and darken hair."

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The herb *Xianmao* (仙茅), whose very name implies "immortal," reveals its extraordinary medicinal effects. It is also known as Du Mao Gen (独茅根), Xianmao Shen (仙茅参), and Brahman Shen (婆罗门参). According to the *Tu Jing Ben Cao* (图经本草), Wang Yan, the prefect of Yunzhou during the Southern Tang Dynasty (5th century BC), wrote in his *Xu Chuan Xin Fang* (续传信方) that in the first year of the Kaiyuan era (713 AD), a Brahman monk from the Western Regions presented this herb as tribute. Emperor Xuanzong of Tang took it and found it to have a tonifying and aphrodisiac effect. At that time, it was listed as a "forbidden prescription." Later, due to the Tianbao Rebellion, the prescription was scattered, and the monk Amoghavajra of Shangdu obtained it and passed it on to Li Mian, Lu Sigong, Qi Hang, and Zhang Jianfeng, all of whom found it effective. The book also explains that it is called "Brahman Shen" because its tonic effect is comparable to ginseng. Thus, the efficacy of *Xianmao* is evident.

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Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Curculigo orchioides is pungent and sweet in taste, warm in nature, and enters the kidney and liver meridians. It has the functions of tonifying kidney yang, strengthening tendons and bones, and dispelling cold and dampness. It is often used for symptoms such as kidney deficiency and impotence, spermatorrhea, infertility due to cold sperm, lower back and knee pain, cold-dampness arthralgia, and frequent urination and enuresis. Modern analysis shows that Curculigo orchioides contains tannins, fats, resins, starch, polysaccharides, and alkaloids, which can increase the weight of animal ovaries, uterus, and seminal vesicles. It can also enhance the body's immune function and has anti-hypoxic, heat-resistant, sedative, anticonvulsant, and anti-inflammatory effects.

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So, men who desperately seek remedies for male enhancement, stop and try Xianmao (a type of herb). Wouldn't it be pleasant to experience pleasure and happiness amidst the fragrant aroma of traditional Chinese medicine?

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I want to reiterate here that *Curculigo orchioides* is a traditional Chinese medicine. Its kidney-tonifying and aphrodisiac effects won't be as immediate as Viagra, but it will regulate your body holistically, bringing you better health. Don't assume that *Curculigo orchioides* provides protection and allows for daily sexual activity. No matter how effective the medication or supplements, excessive sexual activity is unacceptable; otherwise, no medicine will be effective.

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Furthermore, Curculigo orchioides is warm and drying in nature, and should not be taken as a tonic for a long time. Those with yin deficiency and excessive internal heat should be especially cautious when taking it. Therefore, we say that "appropriate amount of Curculigo orchioides is good for health."

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Besides its traditional applications, Curculigo orchioides can also be used to treat chronic nephritis, rheumatoid arthritis, menopausal hypertension, and high serum cholesterol. Many resources now provide clinically validated formulas; those interested can consult them independently. These will not be detailed here. Thoughtful medicinal diet:

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**Curculigo shrimp**

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> Efficacy: It is mainly used to treat kidney deficiency, impotence, lethargy, and soreness of the lower back and knees.

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> Ingredients: 20g Curculigo orchioides, 250g shrimp, 2 slices of ginger, a pinch of salt.

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Instructions:

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> (1) Wash the curculigo with clean water; wash the shrimp with clean water, remove the shells and devein them; mince the ginger.

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(2) Put all the above ingredients into an earthenware pot, add an appropriate amount of water, simmer over medium heat for 1 hour, and add a little salt.