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Patchouli Porridge,For cholera during pregnancy accompanied by vomiting and diarrhea, restlessness, and excessive thirst.

Formulas Name : Patchouli Porridge

Chinese Name : 香莪粥

Drug Formulation

1 handful of Xiang’e leaves (chopped), half a liang of ginger (chopped), and half a liang of ginseng (root tip removed).

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 74.

Benefits

For cholera during pregnancy accompanied by vomiting and diarrhea, restlessness, and excessive thirst.

Instructions for Use

Combine the ingredients with 2 large bowls of water, decoct until reduced to 1 bowl and 3 fen, strain out the residue, grind in 1 he of white rice, and cook into a thin porridge to drink.

Patchouli Porridge,From *Shenghui*, Volume 74.,For cholera during pregnancy accompanied by vomiting and diarrhea, restlessness, and excessive thirst.

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