Purslane Porridge

Purslane Porridge,For abdominal pain due to dysentery; beriberi; edema of the head and face; distension and fullness in the chest and abdomen; and painful, scanty urination.

Formulas Name : Purslane Porridge

Chinese Name : 马齿粥

Drug Formulation

2 large handfuls of purslane (chopped), 3 he of glutinous rice (finely ground).

Source

Recipe from *Classified Materia Medica* (Vol. 29), citing *Dietary Therapy Materia Medica*; name mentioned in *Shenghui* (Vol. 96).

Processing

Boil the purslane with water to make porridge; do not add salt or vinegar.

Benefits

For abdominal pain due to dysentery; beriberi; edema of the head and face; distension and fullness in the chest and abdomen; and painful, scanty urination.

Instructions for Use

Take on an empty stomach with a light meal.

Purslane Porridge,Recipe from *Classified Materia Medica* (Vol. 29), citing *Dietary Therapy Materia Medica*; name mentioned in *Shenghui* (Vol. 96).,For abdominal pain due to dysentery; beriberi; edema of the head and face; distension and fullness in the chest and abdomen; and painful, scanty urination.

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