Malt Powder and Dough Balls，*Nourishing the Elderly and Honoring Parents*.，For the elderly with weak spleen and stomach qi, indigestion, emaciation, lack of energy, and a tendency to lie down frequently.
Malt Powder and Dough Balls
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Formulas Name : Malt Powder and Dough Balls
Chinese Name : 曲末索饼子
Drug Formulation
2 liang of qu末 (ground into a powder), 5 liang of wheat flour, 3 liang of ginger juice, and 2 liang of mutton (prepared as “lin tou”).
Source
*Nourishing the Elderly and Honoring Parents*.
Processing
Mix the ginger juice with the malt powder, then knead it into the flour to form the dough. Add the lamb tripe and the five-spice sauce with chili peppers, and simmer until cooked through.
Benefits
For the elderly with weak spleen and stomach qi, indigestion, emaciation, lack of energy, and a tendency to lie down frequently.
Instructions for Use
Consume on an empty stomach once daily; regular consumption is particularly beneficial.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 30, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 30, 2026
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Malt Powder and Dough Balls,For the elderly with weak spleen and stomach qi, indigestion, emaciation, lack of energy, and a tendency to lie down frequently.