Pharbitis Porridge,Formula from *Wai Tai* (Vol. 20), citing *Jin Xiao*; name found in *Sheng Ji Zong Lu* (Vol. 188).,Dampness.
Pharbitis Porridge
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Formulas Name : Pharbitis Porridge
Chinese Name : 商陆粥
Drug Formulation
Euphorbia root (peel off the outer layer to obtain the white part; discard the red part; cut into pieces the size of small beans) 1 large bowl.
Source
Formula from *Wai Tai* (Vol. 20), citing *Jin Xiao*; name found in *Sheng Ji Zong Lu* (Vol. 188).
Benefits
Dampness.
Instructions for Use
Add 3 sheng of water to the above ingredients and boil until reduced to 1 sheng or more. Then take 1 large bowl of millet and cook it into porridge; consume on an empty stomach. If taken twice a day, it may cause excessive bowel movements; taking it once a day will result in mild bowel movements.
Note
Avoid consuming raw or cold foods.
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Pharbitis Porridge,Dampness.