Gourd Decoction

Gourd Decoction,For diabetes.

Formulas Name : Gourd Decoction

Chinese Name : 瓠子汤

Drug Formulation

1 leg of lamb (cut into pieces), 5 cardamom pods.

Source

From *Essentials of Diet and Nutrition*, Volume 1.

Benefits

For diabetes.

Instructions for Use

Boil the above ingredients together to make a decoction, then strain thoroughly. Take 6 gourd seeds, remove the pulp and skin, and slice them thinly. Add sliced cooked mutton, half a he, of ginger juice, and 2 liang of wheat flour. Stir-fry the mixture with the gourd strips, then season with scallions, salt, and vinegar.

Gourd Decoction,From *Essentials of Diet and Nutrition*, Volume 1.,For diabetes.

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