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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.

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.

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.

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