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Hemp Seed and Perilla Seed Porridge

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Hemp Seed and Perilla Seed Porridge,For women experiencing postpartum depression with profuse sweating and constipation, as well as for the elderly and those with general debility suffering from wind-induced constipation.

Formulas Name : Hemp Seed and Perilla Seed Porridge

Chinese Name : 麻子苏子粥

Drug Formulation

Half a he of Perilla seeds, half a he of hemp seeds.

Source

*Ben Shi*, Volume 10.

Processing

Wash the herbs thoroughly and grind them into a very fine powder.

Benefits

For women experiencing postpartum depression with profuse sweating and constipation, as well as for the elderly and those with general debility suffering from wind-induced constipation.

Instructions for Use

Grind the mixture with water to extract 1 zhan of juice; divide this into two portions and use them to cook porridge, which should be sipped.

Hemp Seed and Perilla Seed Porridge,*Ben Shi*, Volume 10.,For women experiencing postpartum depression with profuse sweating and constipation, as well as for the elderly and those with general debility suffering from wind-induced constipation.

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