Lotus Seed Stomach

Lotus Seed Stomach,For cold in the stomach and spleen causing pain, with pain located above, below, to the left, or to the right of the heart.

Formulas Name : Lotus Seed Stomach

Chinese Name : 莲花肚

Drug Formulation

1 pig’s stomach, 1 liang lotus seeds, 1 liang red dates, 1 qian cinnamon bark, 3 qian fennel seeds, 1 he glutinous white rice.

Source

*Secret Records of the Stone Chamber*, Volume 3.

Benefits

For cold in the stomach and spleen causing pain, with pain located above, below, to the left, or to the right of the heart.

Instructions for Use

First, wash the tripe thoroughly with clean water to remove any impurities. Place all the herbs and the glutinous rice inside the tripe, tie the opening shut with string, and boil it in clean water until it is extremely tender. Dip it in sweet soy sauce and eat immediately; if you are not full, follow with a serving of rice. The pain will disappear.

Lotus Seed Stomach,*Secret Records of the Stone Chamber*, Volume 3.,For cold in the stomach and spleen causing pain, with pain located above, below, to the left, or to the right of the heart.

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