Dioscorea and Alisma Porridge

Dioscorea and Alisma Porridge,Yin deficiency with kidney dryness, difficulty urinating, and loose stools; also treats consumptive disease with phlegm-induced cough.

Formulas Name : Dioscorea and Alisma Porridge

Chinese Name : 薯蓣芣苢粥

Drug Formulation

1 liang of raw Chinese yam (finely grated), 4 qian of raw plantain seeds.

Source

*Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine*, Volume 1.

Benefits

Yin deficiency with kidney dryness, difficulty urinating, and loose stools; also treats consumptive disease with phlegm-induced cough.

Instructions for Use

Boil the ingredients together to make a thick porridge; take three times daily.

Dioscorea and Alisma Porridge,*Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine*, Volume 1.,Yin deficiency with kidney dryness, difficulty urinating, and loose stools; also treats consumptive disease with phlegm-induced cough.

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