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Astragalus Porridge

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Astragalus Porridge,For debility, emaciation, and intestinal wind.

Formulas Name : Astragalus Porridge

Chinese Name : 黄耆粥

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Astragalus (chopped), 1 liang of white mulberry root bark (chopped), 1 liang of ginseng (root tip removed), 1 liang of Poria cocos, half a liang of fresh ginger (sliced), and 3 he of white millet.

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 97.

Processing

Finely chop the ingredients and mix thoroughly.

Benefits

For debility, emaciation, and intestinal wind.

Instructions for Use

Use 2 liang of the mixture per dose. Add 3 large bowls of water and 5 jujubes, then decoct until reduced to 1.5 bowls. Strain out the residue, add the rice, and cook into porridge. Consume on an empty stomach.

Astragalus Porridge,From *Shenghui*, Volume 97.,For debility, emaciation, and intestinal wind.

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