Wax Porridge

Wax Porridge,For post-cholera qi depletion, emaciation, or unrelenting thirst.

Formulas Name : Wax Porridge

Chinese Name : 蜡粥

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of yellow wax, 3 he of glutinous rice (finely ground).

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 10.

Benefits

For post-cholera qi depletion, emaciation, or unrelenting thirst.

Instructions for Use

First, boil the glutinous rice in water to make porridge. Just before it is done, add the wax and continue boiling until the wax has melted. Consume while still warm.

Wax Porridge,*Shenghui*, Volume 10.,For post-cholera qi depletion, emaciation, or unrelenting thirst.

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