Dodder Seed Congee

Dodder Seed Congee,Soreness and pain in the lower back and knees, weakness and lack of strength in the legs and feet, erectile dysfunction, nocturnal emission, premature ejaculation, frequent urination, dribbling after urination, dizziness, blurred vision, tinnitus, and deafness caused by deficiency of the liver and kidneys; in women, leukorrhea and habitual miscarriage.

Formulas Name : Dodder Seed Congee

Chinese Name : 菟丝子粥

Drug Formulation

30–60 g of Cuscuta seeds (60–120 g may be used if fresh), 2 liang of japonica rice, and an appropriate amount of white sugar.

Source

From *Therapeutic Medicinal Porridge*.

Benefits

Soreness and pain in the lower back and knees, weakness and lack of strength in the legs and feet, erectile dysfunction, nocturnal emission, premature ejaculation, frequent urination, dribbling after urination, dizziness, blurred vision, tinnitus, and deafness caused by deficiency of the liver and kidneys; in women, leukorrhea and habitual miscarriage.

Instructions for Use

First, wash the dodder seeds and crush them, or mash fresh dodder seeds. Add water and decoct to extract the juice; strain out the solids. Add the rice and cook into porridge. When the porridge is nearly done, add white sugar and simmer briefly. Consume in two doses, one in the morning and one in the evening. One course of treatment lasts 7–10 days.

Dodder Seed Congee,From *Therapeutic Medicinal Porridge*.,Soreness and pain in the lower back and knees, weakness and lack of strength in the legs and feet, erectile dysfunction, nocturnal emission, premature ejaculation, frequent urination, dribbling after urination, dizziness, blurred vision, tinnitus, and deafness caused by deficiency of the liver and kidneys; in women, leukorrhea and habitual miscarriage.

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