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Sparrow Porridge,Deficiency of the internal organs, emaciation, and deficiency of yang qi.

Formulas Name : Sparrow Porridge

Chinese Name : 雀儿粥

Drug Formulation

5 sparrows (prepared as for eating, finely chopped), 1 he of millet, 3 stalks of scallion whites (chopped).

Source

*Shenghui* (Volume 97).

Benefits

Deficiency of the internal organs, emaciation, and deficiency of yang qi.

Instructions for Use

First, stir-fry the sparrow meat; then add 1 he of wine and simmer briefly. Add 2.5 large bowls of water and the millet, and cook into porridge. Just before it is done, add the scallion whites and the five spices, and cook until fully done. Consume on an empty stomach.

Sparrow Porridge,*Shenghui* (Volume 97).,Deficiency of the internal organs, emaciation, and deficiency of yang qi.

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