Ginseng and Poria Porridge，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 188.，For cases of typhoid fever with disharmony of the stomach qi, resulting in a complete loss of appetite and progressive weakness and emaciation; for qi deficiency and physical weakness, insufficiency of the spleen and stomach, fatigue and lack of strength, a pale complexion, reduced food intake, poor appetite, regurgitation and vomiting, and loose stools.
Ginseng and Poria Porridge
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Formulas Name : Ginseng and Poria Porridge
Chinese Name : 参苓粥
Drug Formulation
Ginseng (chopped) 1 liang, Poria cocos (black skin removed, chopped) half a liang, japonica rice (thoroughly washed) 2 he, ginger (sliced) 2 qian.
Source
*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 188.
Benefits
For cases of typhoid fever with disharmony of the stomach qi, resulting in a complete loss of appetite and progressive weakness and emaciation; for qi deficiency and physical weakness, insufficiency of the spleen and stomach, fatigue and lack of strength, a pale complexion, reduced food intake, poor appetite, regurgitation and vomiting, and loose stools.
Instructions for Use
For the above four ingredients, first decoct ginseng, Poria, and ginger in 3 sheng of water until reduced to 1 sheng; strain out the residue, then add the rice and cook into porridge. Just before it is done, add the white of one egg and a pinch of salt, stir until well blended, and consume on an empty stomach.
Note
Avoid use in cases of damp-heat.
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Ginseng and Poria Porridge,For cases of typhoid fever with disharmony of the stomach qi, resulting in a complete loss of appetite and progressive weakness and emaciation; for qi deficiency and physical weakness, insufficiency of the spleen and stomach, fatigue and lack of strength, a pale complexion, reduced food intake, poor appetite, regurgitation and vomiting, and loose stools.