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Reed Root Porridge

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Reed Root Porridge,For children with vomiting, restlessness, fever, and thirst.

Formulas Name : Reed Root Porridge

Chinese Name : 芦根粥

Drug Formulation

2 liang of fresh reed root (chopped), 1 he of millet.

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 97.

Benefits

For children with vomiting, restlessness, fever, and thirst.

Instructions for Use

Boil 2 large bowls of water until reduced to 1 bowl; strain out the residue, add the millet, and cook into porridge; add a small amount of ginger and honey, then serve.

Reed Root Porridge,From *Shenghui*, Volume 97.,For children with vomiting, restlessness, fever, and thirst.

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