Scallion Root, Kudzu, and Fermented Soybean Porridge

Scallion Root, Kudzu, and Fermented Soybean Porridge,For those who, after taking mineral remedies, experience stiffness in the tendons of the limbs, heaviness in the spine, or a headache as if being pricked, with a sensation that the eyes are about to pop out.

Formulas Name : Scallion Root, Kudzu, and Fermented Soybean Porridge

Chinese Name : 葱根葛豉粥

Drug Formulation

3 large handfuls of scallion roots, 6 liang of dried kudzu (sliced), 3 he of fermented soybeans, 1 large handful of scallion whites (split), a small amount of fresh ginger (sliced), and 15 peppercorns.

Source

*Wai Tai*, Volume 37.

Benefits

For those who, after taking mineral remedies, experience stiffness in the tendons of the limbs, heaviness in the spine, or a headache as if being pricked, with a sensation that the eyes are about to pop out.

Instructions for Use

Boil the scallion roots in 5 large sheng of water until the volume is reduced by half; strain out the residue. Add the kudzu and fermented soybeans and boil until reduced to 2 large sheng; strain again. Finely grind a small amount of rice to make a thin porridge, then add the scallion whites and other ingredients and cook until done.Sip and consume while hot; then, as before, cover with a blanket to induce sweating. Once sweating is complete, have a woman rub powder all over the body to close the pores. After about half a day, one may go outdoors. If there is no improvement, the treatment may be repeated.

Scallion Root, Kudzu, and Fermented Soybean Porridge,*Wai Tai*, Volume 37.,For those who, after taking mineral remedies, experience stiffness in the tendons of the limbs, heaviness in the spine, or a headache as if being pricked, with a sensation that the eyes are about to pop out.

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