Lotus Seed Porridge

Lotus Seed Porridge,Dampness.

Formulas Name : Lotus Seed Porridge

Chinese Name : 莲子粥

Drug Formulation

6 liang lotus seeds (with core and skin removed), 4 liang water caltrop seeds (roasted), 3 liang white Poria (water-washed).

Source

From *New Compilation for the Relief of the Masses*, Volume 7.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder and mix thoroughly.

Benefits

Dampness.

Instructions for Use

For every 1 liang, use 5 qian of finely ground sea pine nuts and 1 sheng of water; boil together with crushed rice bran to make porridge, mix in a small amount of honey, and take regularly for excellent results.

Lotus Seed Porridge,From *New Compilation for the Relief of the Masses*, Volume 7.,Dampness.

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