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Leek and Fermented Soybean Porridge

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Leek and Fermented Soybean Porridge,Epidemic illness with dry retching or gagging, accompanied by cold extremities.

Formulas Name : Leek and Fermented Soybean Porridge

Chinese Name : 薤豉粥

Drug Formulation

1 sheng of sliced leek whites, 1 sheng of fragrant fermented soybeans, and 4 he of white rice.

Source

From *Formulas for Emergency Treatment*, cited in Volume 3 of *Wai Tai*.

Benefits

Epidemic illness with dry retching or gagging, accompanied by cold extremities.

Instructions for Use

Boil the fermented soybeans in 1 sheng of water until it comes to a boil once, then strain out the residue. Add the leek whites and rice, and simmer into a thin porridge. Consume 2 bowls.

Leek and Fermented Soybean Porridge,From *Formulas for Emergency Treatment*, cited in Volume 3 of *Wai Tai*.,Epidemic illness with dry retching or gagging, accompanied by cold extremities.

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