Porridge Decoction to Tonify Deficient Vital Qi，*Compendium of Divine Remedies*, Volume 189.，For various types of dysentery, watery diarrhea, and cholera, as well as after bloody diarrhea, when the patient is so exhausted they do not recognize people.
Porridge Decoction to Tonify Deficient Vital Qi
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Formulas Name : Porridge Decoction to Tonify Deficient Vital Qi
Chinese Name : 补虚正气粥饮
Drug Formulation
Astragalus (finely chopped) 2 liang, Ginseng 1 liang, Rice 2 he.
Source
*Compendium of Divine Remedies*, Volume 189.
Processing
Chop the first two ingredients into pieces the size of sesame or mung beans.
Benefits
For various types of dysentery, watery diarrhea, and cholera, as well as after bloody diarrhea, when the patient is so exhausted they do not recognize people.
Instructions for Use
Decoct all ingredients in 3 sheng of water until reduced to 2 sheng; strain out the residue, then add the rice and cook into porridge before consuming.
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Porridge Decoction to Tonify Deficient Vital Qi,For various types of dysentery, watery diarrhea, and cholera, as well as after bloody diarrhea, when the patient is so exhausted they do not recognize people.