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Garlic and Watermelon Formula,For bloating caused by a curse.

Formulas Name : Garlic and Watermelon Formula

Chinese Name : 蒜西瓜方

Drug Formulation

1 watermelon.

Source

This formula is from *Liangpeng Huiji* (Volume 2); its name appears in *Xiannian Ji* (Volume 1).

Benefits

For bloating caused by a curse.

Instructions for Use

Cut off the top; if the flesh appears full, scoop out one-third of the flesh, fill it with garlic cloves until full, replace the original top, place it in a new earthenware pot, cover it with another new pot, and steam it over a coal fire until cooked. Consume all of the watermelon and garlic broth. The bloating will completely subside within three days; this has been repeatedly verified and has saved many lives.

Note

Salt and soy sauce are not contraindicated.

Garlic and Watermelon Formula,This formula is from *Liangpeng Huiji* (Volume 2); its name appears in *Xiannian Ji* (Volume 1).,For bloating caused by a curse.

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