Kudzu and Fermented Soybean Porridge

Kudzu and Fermented Soybean Porridge,For a febrile illness lasting one day, characterized by high fever, headache, aching muscles and bones, stiffness in the back, slight chill in the mouth, nose, hands, and feet, and reddish-yellow urine.

Formulas Name : Kudzu and Fermented Soybean Porridge

Chinese Name : 葛豉粥

Drug Formulation

2 liang of kudzu root (chopped), 5 stalks of scallion whites (including the white roots), 1 he of fermented soybeans, 1 liang of ginger (sliced).

Source

*Shenghui* (Volume 17).

Benefits

For a febrile illness lasting one day, characterized by high fever, headache, aching muscles and bones, stiffness in the back, slight chill in the mouth, nose, hands, and feet, and reddish-yellow urine.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 large bowls of water to the ingredients, decoct until reduced to 1½ bowls, then strain out the residue; add 2 he of glutinous rice and cook into porridge; consume the entire portion while still hot. Cover with a blanket to induce sweating.

Kudzu and Fermented Soybean Porridge,*Shenghui* (Volume 17).,For a febrile illness lasting one day, characterized by high fever, headache, aching muscles and bones, stiffness in the back, slight chill in the mouth, nose, hands, and feet, and reddish-yellow urine.

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