Longan Porridge

Longan Porridge,For palpitations, anxiety, insomnia, forgetfulness, and anemia caused by deficiency of heart blood; spleen deficiency with diarrhea; edema; a weak and emaciated constitution; as well as neurasthenia and spontaneous or night sweats.

Formulas Name : Longan Porridge

Chinese Name : 龙眼肉粥

Drug Formulation

15g longan flesh, 3–5 red dates, 2 liang japonica rice.

Source

From *Therapeutic Medicinal Congee*, citing *Constant Advice for the Elderly*.

Benefits

For palpitations, anxiety, insomnia, forgetfulness, and anemia caused by deficiency of heart blood; spleen deficiency with diarrhea; edema; a weak and emaciated constitution; as well as neurasthenia and spontaneous or night sweats.

Instructions for Use

Cook all ingredients together into congee; if the patient has a sweet tooth, a small amount of white sugar may be added.

Note

Do not consume excessive amounts of longan porridge at one time. Depending on individual appetite, take 1–2 rice bowls each morning and evening; it must be consumed hot. Excessive intake may cause abdominal distension and stagnation of qi. Avoid this remedy if you have a wind-cold common cold, chills and fever, or a thick, greasy tongue coating.

Longan Porridge,From *Therapeutic Medicinal Congee*, citing *Constant Advice for the Elderly*.,For palpitations, anxiety, insomnia, forgetfulness, and anemia caused by deficiency of heart blood; spleen deficiency with diarrhea; edema; a weak and emaciated constitution; as well as neurasthenia and spontaneous or night sweats.

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