Cistanche Porridge

Cistanche Porridge,Deficiency of original qi, depletion of kidney yin, lack of body fluids in the stomach, sluggish and slow bowel movements, and faint and deficient pulses in all six positions.

Formulas Name : Cistanche Porridge

Chinese Name : 苁蓉粥

Drug Formulation

1 fen of Cistanche, 1 cui of rice.

Source

*Formulas Recorded in History*, Volume 1.

Benefits

Deficiency of original qi, depletion of kidney yin, lack of body fluids in the stomach, sluggish and slow bowel movements, and faint and deficient pulses in all six positions.

Instructions for Use

First, wash the Cistanche thoroughly until clean, then chop it very finely. Combine it with the rice and at least 2 bowls of water, and simmer into a thin porridge. Once cooked, add a small amount of scallion, along with a light sprinkle of salt and soy sauce to season. Consume 3–4 cups on an empty stomach.

Cistanche Porridge,*Formulas Recorded in History*, Volume 1.,Deficiency of original qi, depletion of kidney yin, lack of body fluids in the stomach, sluggish and slow bowel movements, and faint and deficient pulses in all six positions.

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