Perilla Seed and Sesame Seed Porridge，From *Yi Tong*, Volume 69, citing *Ji Sheng*. An alternative name for “Sesame and Perilla Seed Porridge” in *Ben Shi*, Volume 10.，For postpartum women with depression, profuse sweating, and constipation, as well as for the elderly and those with various deficiencies suffering from wind-induced constipation.
Perilla Seed and Sesame Seed Porridge
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Formulas Name : Perilla Seed and Sesame Seed Porridge
Chinese Name : 苏子麻仁粥
Drug Formulation
Half a he of Perilla seeds, half a he of hemp seeds.
Source
From *Yi Tong*, Volume 69, citing *Ji Sheng*. An alternative name for “Sesame and Perilla Seed Porridge” in *Ben Shi*, Volume 10.
Processing
Wash the above herbs thoroughly and grind into a very fine powder.
Benefits
For postpartum women with depression, profuse sweating, and constipation, as well as for the elderly and those with various deficiencies suffering from wind-induced constipation.
Instructions for Use
Grind the ingredients with water to extract 1 zhan of juice; divide this into two portions and use them to cook porridge, which should be sipped.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026
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Perilla Seed and Sesame Seed Porridge,For postpartum women with depression, profuse sweating, and constipation, as well as for the elderly and those with various deficiencies suffering from wind-induced constipation.