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Pharbitis Porridge,Dampness.

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.

Pharbitis Porridge,Formula from *Wai Tai* (Vol. 20), citing *Jin Xiao*; name found in *Sheng Ji Zong Lu* (Vol. 188).,Dampness.

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