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Carp Stomach,For elderly patients with ascending beriberi, chest tightness, restlessness, and mental confusion; also treats water retention.

Formulas Name : Carp Stomach

Chinese Name : 鲤鱼臛

Drug Formulation

1 jin of carp (filleted), 4 liang of water spinach, 3 he of glutinous rice (ground).

Source

From *Nourishing the Elderly and Honoring Parents*.

Processing

Cut the ingredients as directed.

Benefits

For elderly patients with ascending beriberi, chest tightness, restlessness, and mental confusion; also treats water retention.

Instructions for Use

Combine with a handful of scallion whites and simmer into a stew; season with five-spice powder, Sichuan pepper, and ginger. Eat on an empty stomach; consume regularly.

Carp Stomach,From *Nourishing the Elderly and Honoring Parents*.,For elderly patients with ascending beriberi, chest tightness, restlessness, and mental confusion; also treats water retention.

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