Five Grains Elixir

Five Grains Elixir,Weakness of the spleen and stomach, making it difficult to eat.

Formulas Name : Five Grains Elixir

Chinese Name : 五谷露

Drug Formulation

Millet, japonica rice, barley (hulled if hairy), glutinous rice (white), and sesame seeds—all in equal parts; cardamom, half the amount.

Source

*Compiled Medical Manuscripts*, Volume 13.

Benefits

Weakness of the spleen and stomach, making it difficult to eat.

Instructions for Use

Soak in water, boil until half-cooked, then remove and steam in a steamer; collect the condensation and take it.

Five Grains Elixir,*Compiled Medical Manuscripts*, Volume 13.,Weakness of the spleen and stomach, making it difficult to eat.

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