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Black-Bone Chicken Soup,For elderly patients with beriberi affecting the heart, causing restlessness and distension in the chest and abdomen.

Formulas Name : Black-Bone Chicken Soup

Chinese Name : 乌鸡羹

Drug Formulation

1 black-boned chicken (prepared as usual), 1 handful of scallion whites (finely chopped), 2 he of rice (ground).

Source

*Nourishing the Elderly and Honoring Parents*.

Benefits

For elderly patients with beriberi affecting the heart, causing restlessness and distension in the chest and abdomen.

Instructions for Use

Boil until tender, cut into pieces on an empty stomach, and prepare a porridge with these five ingredients. Consume regularly.

Black-Bone Chicken Soup,*Nourishing the Elderly and Honoring Parents*.,For elderly patients with beriberi affecting the heart, causing restlessness and distension in the chest and abdomen.

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