Cornus Fruit Porridge,From *Therapeutic Porridge Formulas*, citing *The Porridge Manual*.,Deficiency of the liver and kidneys, dizziness, vertigo, tinnitus, lower back pain, nocturnal emission, enuresis, frequent urination, uncontrollable night sweats, and leukorrhea due to kidney deficiency.
Cornus Fruit Porridge
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Formulas Name : Cornus Fruit Porridge
Chinese Name : 山萸肉粥
Drug Formulation
15–20 g of Cornus officinalis pulp, 60 g of japonica rice, and an appropriate amount of white sugar.
Source
From *Therapeutic Porridge Formulas*, citing *The Porridge Manual*.
Benefits
Deficiency of the liver and kidneys, dizziness, vertigo, tinnitus, lower back pain, nocturnal emission, enuresis, frequent urination, uncontrollable night sweats, and leukorrhea due to kidney deficiency.
Instructions for Use
First, wash the Cornus fruit and remove the pits; then, cook it with the japonica rice in a clay pot to make porridge. When the porridge is nearly done, add white sugar and simmer briefly. One course of treatment lasts 3–5 days; discontinue use once the condition is completely cured. Alternatively, continue consumption intermittently for a period to consolidate the therapeutic effect.
Note
Patients experiencing fever or painful, difficult urination should not consume this remedy.
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Cornus Fruit Porridge,Deficiency of the liver and kidneys, dizziness, vertigo, tinnitus, lower back pain, nocturnal emission, enuresis, frequent urination, uncontrollable night sweats, and leukorrhea due to kidney deficiency.