Apricot-Curd Porridge

Apricot-Curd Porridge,For the “Three Wastes” syndrome, heart heat with counterflow of qi, and loss of appetite. For boils on the back, and accumulated wind-heat in the heart and lungs.

Formulas Name : Apricot-Curd Porridge

Chinese Name : 杏酪粥

Drug Formulation

1 sheng of thick apricot curd, 1 sheng of yellow cow’s milk, and 3 he of barley kernels (ground until fine and smooth).

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 96.

Benefits

For the “Three Wastes” syndrome, heart heat with counterflow of qi, and loss of appetite. For boils on the back, and accumulated wind-heat in the heart and lungs.

Instructions for Use

Prepare the porridge by cooking the ingredients according to standard methods. Add white rock sugar to mix in; this makes it even more delicious.

Apricot-Curd Porridge,*Shenghui*, Volume 96.,For the “Three Wastes” syndrome, heart heat with counterflow of qi, and loss of appetite. For boils on the back, and accumulated wind-heat in the heart and lungs.

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