Sparrow Porridge

Sparrow Porridge,For middle-aged and elderly individuals with Taiyang deficiency manifesting as emaciation and weakness, impotence, kidney deficiency with frequent urination, lower back pain, and sensitivity to cold.

Formulas Name : Sparrow Porridge

Chinese Name : 麻雀粥

Drug Formulation

5 sparrows (prepared as usual), 1 he of millet, 3 stalks of scallion whites.

Source

Formula from *Compendium of Materia Medica* (Vol. 48), citing *Recipes for Dietary Therapy*; name found in *Recipe Collection for Longevity Medicinal Porridges*.

Benefits

For middle-aged and elderly individuals with Taiyang deficiency manifesting as emaciation and weakness, impotence, kidney deficiency with frequent urination, lower back pain, and sensitivity to cold.

Instructions for Use

First, stir-fry the sparrows until cooked; add 1 he of wine and simmer briefly; then add 2.5 zhan of water, followed by the scallions and millet, and cook into porridge.

Sparrow Porridge,Formula from *Compendium of Materia Medica* (Vol. 48), citing *Recipes for Dietary Therapy*; name found in *Recipe Collection for Longevity Medicinal Porridges*.,For middle-aged and elderly individuals with Taiyang deficiency manifesting as emaciation and weakness, impotence, kidney deficiency with frequent urination, lower back pain, and sensitivity to cold.

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