Porridge Decoction to Tonify Deficient Vital Qi

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.

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.

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.

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