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Pig Stomach Formula,For elderly patients with diabetes (xiao ke) and internal heat, characterized by uncontrollable thirst, excessive urination, restlessness, and fever; or for fever due to overwork.

Formulas Name : Pig Stomach Formula

Chinese Name : 猪肚方

Drug Formulation

1 pig’s stomach (a plump one, thoroughly washed), 1 handful of scallion whites, and 5 he of fermented soybeans (wrapped in cotton).

Source

From *Nourishing the Elderly and Honoring Parents*.

Benefits

For elderly patients with diabetes (xiao ke) and internal heat, characterized by uncontrollable thirst, excessive urination, restlessness, and fever; or for fever due to overwork.

Instructions for Use

Boil the ingredients until thoroughly tender, then season with the five spices. Eat gradually on an empty stomach, and drink the broth whenever thirsty.

Pig Stomach Formula，From *Nourishing the Elderly and Honoring Parents*.，For elderly patients with diabetes (xiao ke) and internal heat, characterized by uncontrollable thirst, excessive urination, restlessness, and fever; or for fever due to overwork.

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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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