Almond and Peach Porridge

Almond and Peach Porridge,

Formulas Name : Almond and Peach Porridge

Chinese Name : 杏桃粥

Drug Formulation

Almond kernels (soaked, with skin and tip removed; soaked in water to remove toxicity) and walnut meat (shelled), each in equal parts.

Source

From *New Compilation for the Relief of the Masses*, Volume 7.

Instructions for Use

Pound the above ingredients into a fine powder, mix with water, and sift to extract the liquid. Boil the liquid, add a small amount of glutinous rice flour, and cook into porridge. Stir in clear honey and consume as desired.

Note

Do not use after the start of summer.

Almond and Peach Porridge,From *New Compilation for the Relief of the Masses*, Volume 7.,

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