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Longevity Cake,For the elderly with qi deficiency who are unable to expel phlegm, leading to stagnation of phlegm and qi, chest fullness and oppression, and pain under the ribs—all cases of qi deficiency with excessive phlegm; also effective for treating hernias.

Formulas Name : Longevity Cake

Chinese Name : 期颐饼

Drug Formulation

6 liang of raw euryale seeds, 3 liang of raw chicken gizzard lining, half a jin of wheat flour, and white sugar to taste.

Source

*Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine*, Volume 1.

Processing

First, rinse the water caltrop with water to remove the floating skin, sun-dry it, grind it into a fine powder, and sift it through a sieve; then grind the chicken gizzard lining into a fine powder, place it in a bowl, and soak it in boiling water for about half a day; next, add the water caltrop, white sugar, and white flour, using the original soaking water to mix into a batter, and form into very thin, small cakes, then pan-fry until golden brown.

Benefits

For the elderly with qi deficiency who are unable to expel phlegm, leading to stagnation of phlegm and qi, chest fullness and oppression, and pain under the ribs—all cases of qi deficiency with excessive phlegm; also effective for treating hernias.

Instructions for Use

Take as desired.

Longevity Cake,*Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine*, Volume 1.,For the elderly with qi deficiency who are unable to expel phlegm, leading to stagnation of phlegm and qi, chest fullness and oppression, and pain under the ribs—all cases of qi deficiency with excessive phlegm; also effective for treating hernias.

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