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Almond Syrup Porridge

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Almond Syrup Porridge,For injuries to the tendons and meridians, sudden shortness of breath, and coughing.

Formulas Name : Almond Syrup Porridge

Chinese Name : 杏仁饧粥

Drug Formulation

Thin syrup, 2 liang of apricot kernels (soaked in hot water, with skins, tips, and double kernels removed, then roasted and ground into a paste).

Source

Formula from *Shenghui* (Vol. 96); name cited in *Pujifang* (Vol. 258).

Benefits

For injuries to the tendons and meridians, sudden shortness of breath, and coughing.

Instructions for Use

Mix the ingredients thoroughly. Take 1 spoonful at a time, stir it into half a zhan of congee, and consume it; there is no specific time restriction.

Almond Syrup Porridge,Formula from *Shenghui* (Vol. 96); name cited in *Pujifang* (Vol. 258).,For injuries to the tendons and meridians, sudden shortness of breath, and coughing.

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