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Fragrant Black Bean Porridge

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Fragrant Black Bean Porridge,On the third day of shanghan, with persistent high fever.

Formulas Name : Fragrant Black Bean Porridge

Chinese Name : 香豉粥

Drug Formulation

Ephedra 3 fen (with roots and nodes removed), Pueraria root 1 fen, Gardenia seed 1 fen, Gypsum half liang, Schizonepeta half liang, Fresh ginger 1 fen, Fermented soybeans 1 he, Glutinous rice 1.5 he.

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 9.

Processing

Finely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

On the third day of shanghan, with persistent high fever.

Instructions for Use

Using 3 large bowls of water, first decoct the 7 ingredients—including Ephedra—until reduced to 1.5 bowls. Strain out the residue, then add the rice and cook into a thin porridge. Take it at any time. Cover with clothing to induce sweating, and the patient will recover.

Fragrant Black Bean Porridge,*Shenghui*, Volume 9.,On the third day of shanghan, with persistent high fever.

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