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Butter Porridge,Painful and scanty urination.

Formulas Name : Butter Porridge

Chinese Name : 酥粥

Drug Formulation

1 liang of genuine butter, 3 liang of talc (pounded to the size of sesame seeds), 2 liang of white Poria (pounded to the size of sesame seeds), 3–7 stalks of scallion whites (remove roots and leaves, finely chopped), 1 liang of fresh ginger (wrapped in damp paper, roasted over a charcoal fire, then finely chopped).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 190.

Benefits

Painful and scanty urination.

Instructions for Use

First, boil the four ingredients in 4 sheng of water until reduced to 2 sheng; strain through raw silk to remove the dregs and retain the clear liquid. Add 1 sheng of whey and 3 he of millet (thoroughly rinsed), then cook into porridge. When the porridge is nearly done, add the ghee, stir well, and cook until finished. Consume as desired on an empty stomach.

Butter Porridge,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 190.,Painful and scanty urination.

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