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Fennel Porridge,Small intestine hernia, epigastric and abdominal distension, testicular swelling and unilateral descent, cold stomach with vomiting, loss of appetite, as well as hydrocele and elephantiasis of the scrotum. Insufficient breast milk.

Formulas Name : Fennel Porridge

Chinese Name : 茴香粥

Drug Formulation

Fennel (roasted).

Source

From *Shou Shi Qing Bian*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Small intestine hernia, epigastric and abdominal distension, testicular swelling and unilateral descent, cold stomach with vomiting, loss of appetite, as well as hydrocele and elephantiasis of the scrotum. Insufficient breast milk.

Instructions for Use

Decoct to make a broth, strain out the residue, add rice, and cook into porridge to eat.

Note

Fennel Porridge is a medicinal porridge that dispels cold and relieves pain; it should not be consumed by patients with any conditions involving excessive heat or those with yin deficiency and excessive fire.

Fennel Porridge,From *Shou Shi Qing Bian*, Volume 2.,Small intestine hernia, epigastric and abdominal distension, testicular swelling and unilateral descent, cold stomach with vomiting, loss of appetite, as well as hydrocele and elephantiasis of the scrotum. Insufficient breast milk.

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