Gansong Porridge

Gansong Porridge,Shortness of breath, chest pain, abdominal distension and pain, loss of appetite, and vomiting due to cold in the stomach.

Formulas Name : Gansong Porridge

Chinese Name : 甘松粥

Drug Formulation

5g of Gan Song, 30–60g of japonica rice.

Source

From *Therapeutic Porridge Formulas*, citing *Discussions on Diet and Nutrition*

Benefits

Shortness of breath, chest pain, abdominal distension and pain, loss of appetite, and vomiting due to cold in the stomach.

Instructions for Use

First, decoct Gan Song to extract the liquid, strain out the residue, then cook the glutinous rice into porridge. When the porridge is nearly done, add the Gan Song decoction and simmer for 1–2 boils. Take twice daily, warm and on an empty stomach. One course of treatment lasts 3–5 days.

Note

Contraindicated for patients with fever.

Gansong Porridge,From *Therapeutic Porridge Formulas*, citing *Discussions on Diet and Nutrition*,Shortness of breath, chest pain, abdominal distension and pain, loss of appetite, and vomiting due to cold in the stomach.

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