Areca Nut Porridge,From *Shenghui*, Volume 97.,For edema with shortness of breath and chest tightness, and constipation.
Areca Nut Porridge
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Formulas Name : Areca Nut Porridge
Chinese Name : 槟榔粥
Drug Formulation
1 areca nut (boiled and ground to a fine paste), half a liang of ginger juice, half a he of honey, and 2 he of glutinous rice.
Source
From *Shenghui*, Volume 97.
Benefits
For edema with shortness of breath and chest tightness, and constipation.
Instructions for Use
Using one and a half large bowls of water, first cook the rice into porridge; just before it is done, add the areca nut juice and other ingredients, then continue cooking until fully cooked. Take the entire portion on an empty stomach.
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Areca Nut Porridge,For edema with shortness of breath and chest tightness, and constipation.