Immortal’s Porridge

Immortal’s Porridge,For deficiency of both qi and blood, emaciation, a sallow and swollen complexion, pain in the hands and feet, dizziness and tinnitus, premature graying of hair, and dry stools. Currently used for age-related hyperlipidemia, arteriosclerosis, and dry stools.

Formulas Name : Immortal’s Porridge

Chinese Name : 仙人粥

Drug Formulation

1–2 jin of He Shou Wu.

Source

From *The Collection of Wonderful Formulas for Nourishing Life*, Volume 2.

Processing

Scrape off the skin with a bamboo knife—do not use iron utensils—and cut into pieces as fine as the surface of a Go board.

Benefits

For deficiency of both qi and blood, emaciation, a sallow and swollen complexion, pain in the hands and feet, dizziness and tinnitus, premature graying of hair, and dry stools. Currently used for age-related hyperlipidemia, arteriosclerosis, and dry stools.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian daily; simmer in a clay pot with plain water until thoroughly tender, then add 3 he of washed white rice and cook into porridge. Take daily on an empty stomach.

Immortal’s Porridge,From *The Collection of Wonderful Formulas for Nourishing Life*, Volume 2.,For deficiency of both qi and blood, emaciation, a sallow and swollen complexion, pain in the hands and feet, dizziness and tinnitus, premature graying of hair, and dry stools. Currently used for age-related hyperlipidemia, arteriosclerosis, and dry stools.

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