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Pharbitis Porridge,Dampness-related edema of the face, limbs, and body; constipation; and ascariasis in children.

Formulas Name : Pharbitis Porridge

Chinese Name : 牵牛子粥

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Phaselus seeds (half raw, half roasted; both ground into a fine powder), 2 he of japonica rice, and 1 fen of fresh ginger (finely sliced).

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 96.

Benefits

Dampness-related edema of the face, limbs, and body; constipation; and ascariasis in children.

Instructions for Use

First, cook the rice into porridge. When it is done, sprinkle 3 qian of the ground pharbitis seeds over the porridge, mix in the ginger, and stir well. Consume on an empty stomach. Bowel movements will resume shortly thereafter, indicating immediate effectiveness.

Pharbitis Porridge,*Shenghui*, Volume 96.,Dampness-related edema of the face, limbs, and body; constipation; and ascariasis in children.

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