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Immortal Porridge,For consumption-related wasting disease and seminal emission.

Formulas Name : Immortal Porridge

Chinese Name : 神仙粥

Drug Formulation

1 jin of Chinese yam (steamed, peeled), half a jin of water lily seeds (boiled, shelled, and ground into powder), and half a sheng of japonica rice.

Source

From *Shou Shi Bao Yuan*, Volume 4.

Benefits

For consumption-related wasting disease and seminal emission.

Instructions for Use

Simmer the ingredients over low heat until they form a porridge. Consume on an empty stomach. For best results, follow with 1–2 cups of good, hot wine.

Immortal Porridge,From *Shou Shi Bao Yuan*, Volume 4.,For consumption-related wasting disease and seminal emission.

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