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Lotus Seed Paste

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Lotus Seed Paste,For weak digestion after illness, resulting in an inability to eat or drink.

Formulas Name : Lotus Seed Paste

Chinese Name : 莲肉膏

Drug Formulation

Lotus seed meat and glutinous rice (both stir-fried), 4 liang each; Poria, 2 liang.

Source

From *An Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 3.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder and mix with sugar to form a paste.

Benefits

For weak digestion after illness, resulting in an inability to eat or drink.

Instructions for Use

Take 5–6 spoonfuls per dose, washed down with hot water.

Lotus Seed Paste,From *An Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 3.,For weak digestion after illness, resulting in an inability to eat or drink.

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