Shepherd’s Purse Porridge

Shepherd’s Purse Porridge,Edema, hemoptysis, hematochezia, hematuria, and redness or blurred vision. Currently used for chyluria, retinal hemorrhage, senile edema, and chronic nephritis.

Formulas Name : Shepherd’s Purse Porridge

Chinese Name : 荠莱粥

Drug Formulation

Fresh shepherd’s purse, japonica rice.

Source

*Compendium of Materia Medica*, Volume 25.

Benefits

Edema, hemoptysis, hematochezia, hematuria, and redness or blurred vision. Currently used for chyluria, retinal hemorrhage, senile edema, and chronic nephritis.

Instructions for Use

Cook into porridge and consume.

Shepherd’s Purse Porridge,*Compendium of Materia Medica*, Volume 25.,Edema, hemoptysis, hematochezia, hematuria, and redness or blurred vision. Currently used for chyluria, retinal hemorrhage, senile edema, and chronic nephritis.

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