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Haritaki Porridge,Qi disharmony in the spleen and stomach.

Formulas Name : Haritaki Porridge

Chinese Name : 诃黎勒粥

Drug Formulation

2 tamarind pods (roasted, using only the peel, pounded and sifted into a powder), 2 he of millet.

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 97.

Benefits

Qi disharmony in the spleen and stomach.

Instructions for Use

Boil 2 large bowls of water down to 1 large bowl; add the millet and cook into porridge; add a little salt; consume on an empty stomach.

Haritaki Porridge,*Shenghui*, Volume 97.,Qi disharmony in the spleen and stomach.

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