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Lotus Root Porridge,Heat-induced thirst. For the elderly who are frail, have poor appetite, loose stools, or experience dry mouth and intense thirst following a febrile illness.

Formulas Name : Lotus Root Porridge

Chinese Name : 藕粥

Drug Formulation

Lotus root.

Source

*Lao Lao Heng Yan*, Volume 5.

Benefits

Heat-induced thirst. For the elderly who are frail, have poor appetite, loose stools, or experience dry mouth and intense thirst following a febrile illness.

Instructions for Use

Slice and cook into congee.

Lotus Root Porridge,*Lao Lao Heng Yan*, Volume 5.,Heat-induced thirst. For the elderly who are frail, have poor appetite, loose stools, or experience dry mouth and intense thirst following a febrile illness.

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