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Malt Powder Porridge,For the elderly with spleen deficiency and weak vital energy, who suffer from indigestion and irregular diarrhea.

Formulas Name : Malt Powder Porridge

Chinese Name : 曲末粥

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Shenqu (roasted, ground, and sifted into a fine powder), 4 he of green glutinous rice (rinsed and drained).

Source

*Nourishing the Elderly and Honoring Parents*.

Benefits

For the elderly with spleen deficiency and weak vital energy, who suffer from indigestion and irregular diarrhea.

Instructions for Use

Combine the ingredients and cook into porridge; consume on an empty stomach. A course of 3–5 doses usually brings immediate relief.

Malt Powder Porridge,*Nourishing the Elderly and Honoring Parents*.,For the elderly with spleen deficiency and weak vital energy, who suffer from indigestion and irregular diarrhea.

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