Peppermint Porridge

Peppermint Porridge,For middle-aged and elderly people with wind-heat colds, characterized by headache, red eyes, and a swollen, sore throat; it can also be used as a beverage to prevent heatstroke and reduce fever during the hot summer.

Formulas Name : Peppermint Porridge

Chinese Name : 薄荷粥

Drug Formulation

30g fresh peppermint (or 15g dried peppermint).

Source

*Recipes for Longevity Medicinal Porridges*.

Benefits

For middle-aged and elderly people with wind-heat colds, characterized by headache, red eyes, and a swollen, sore throat; it can also be used as a beverage to prevent heatstroke and reduce fever during the hot summer.

Instructions for Use

Boil the mint to make a decoction, let it cool, then cook porridge with 1–2 liang of japonica rice. When the porridge is nearly done, add an appropriate amount of rock sugar and the mint decoction, bring to a boil 1–2 more times, and serve.

Note

Best served cool in the summer afternoons; not recommended for autumn or winter. Avoid excessive consumption or prolonged use.

Peppermint Porridge,*Recipes for Longevity Medicinal Porridges*.,For middle-aged and elderly people with wind-heat colds, characterized by headache, red eyes, and a swollen, sore throat; it can also be used as a beverage to prevent heatstroke and reduce fever during the hot summer.

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