Lotus Seed Soup

Lotus Seed Soup,For internal heat and restlessness.

Formulas Name : Lotus Seed Soup

Chinese Name : 藕实羹

Drug Formulation

3 liang of lotus seeds (fresh and tender), 4 liang of melon rind (sliced), and 4 liang of water spinach (sliced).

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 96.

Benefits

For internal heat and restlessness.

Instructions for Use

Place the above ingredients in soybean paste broth, mix well to make a soup, and consume after seasoning to taste.

Lotus Seed Soup,*Shenghui*, Volume 96.,For internal heat and restlessness.

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