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Kudzu Root Porridge

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Kudzu Root Porridge,For children with wind-heat syndrome presenting with vomiting, headache, and fitful crying.

Formulas Name : Kudzu Root Porridge

Chinese Name : 葛根粥

Drug Formulation

1 liang of kudzu root (chopped), 1 he of japonica rice.

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 97.

Benefits

For children with wind-heat syndrome presenting with vomiting, headache, and fitful crying.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 large bowls of water to the ingredients, decoct until reduced to 1 bowl, then strain out the residue; add the rice to make porridge, stir in a small amount of fresh ginger and honey each, and serve.

Kudzu Root Porridge,From *Shenghui*, Volume 97.,For children with wind-heat syndrome presenting with vomiting, headache, and fitful crying.

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