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Neem Root Porridge,Chest pain caused by roundworms.

Formulas Name : Neem Root Porridge

Chinese Name : 苦楝根粥

Drug Formulation

Half a sheng of neem root (washed to remove soil, peel removed, finely chopped).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu* (Renwei Edition), Volume 190.

Benefits

Chest pain caused by roundworms.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in 2.5 sheng of water over low heat until reduced to 8 he; strain out the residue. Rinse 3 he of millet thoroughly; adjust the amount of water according to the volume of the neem root decoction and cook together into a thick porridge. Fast overnight; consume the entire portion at dawn, and the roundworms will be completely expelled.

Note

According to folk experience, the root bark of neem trees frequently used to tether cattle should not be selected.

Neem Root Porridge,*Shengji Zonglu* (Renwei Edition), Volume 190.,Chest pain caused by roundworms.

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