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Cistanche and Suoyang Porridge

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Cistanche and Suoyang Porridge,For the elderly with deficiency of yin and blood, presenting with dry, hard stools.

Formulas Name : Cistanche and Suoyang Porridge

Chinese Name : 苁蓉琐阳粥

Drug Formulation

Cistanche tubulosa, Suoyang.

Source

From *The Mystic Pearl of Chishui*, Volume 15.

Benefits

For the elderly with deficiency of yin and blood, presenting with dry, hard stools.

Instructions for Use

Cook into porridge and consume.

Cistanche and Suoyang Porridge,From *The Mystic Pearl of Chishui*, Volume 15.,For the elderly with deficiency of yin and blood, presenting with dry, hard stools.

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