Deer Head Meat Porridge

Deer Head Meat Porridge,For pregnancy-related swelling of the limbs, shortness of breath, and abdominal distension.

Formulas Name : Deer Head Meat Porridge

Chinese Name : 鹿头肉粥

Drug Formulation

Half a jin of venison from the head, 1 liang of Schisandra berries (with soil removed), half a liang of Galangal, and half a liang of fennel seeds (roasted until fragrant).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 190.

Processing

Except for the venison, grind the remaining ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For pregnancy-related swelling of the limbs, shortness of breath, and abdominal distension.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per serving. First, boil the venison in 5 zhan of water; when the liquid is reduced to 3 zhan, remove the meat, add 1 he of white rice and the powdered mixture, and cook until the rice is done. Then add a small amount of five-spice powder to taste. Divide into 3 servings and consume within one day.

Deer Head Meat Porridge,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 190.,For pregnancy-related swelling of the limbs, shortness of breath, and abdominal distension.

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