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Lotus Root and Honey Paste

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Lotus Root and Honey Paste,For diabetes, dry mouth, and internal heat and restlessness.

Formulas Name : Lotus Root and Honey Paste

Chinese Name : 藕蜜浆

Drug Formulation

Half a jin of fresh lotus root (peeled, knobs removed, and sliced), half a jin of refined honey.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 188.

Benefits

For diabetes, dry mouth, and internal heat and restlessness.

Instructions for Use

Use 1.5 sheng of freshly drawn water; dissolve the honey until it disperses, then place the lotus root in the honey water and soak for about half a day. When thirsty, eat the lotus root and drink the liquid as desired.

Lotus Root and Honey Paste,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 188.,For diabetes, dry mouth, and internal heat and restlessness.

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