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Talc Porridge,Postpartum difficulty urinating with a burning sensation.

Formulas Name : Talc Porridge

Chinese Name : 滑石粥

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of talc (ground separately), 1 liang of Lycopodium spikelets, and 3 he of japonica rice.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 190.

Benefits

Postpartum difficulty urinating with a burning sensation.

Instructions for Use

Using 3 sheng of water, first decoct the Lycopodium spikelets until reduced to 2.5 sheng; strain out the residue. Add the liquid to the rice and cook as usual. Just before it is done, add a pinch of salt and 3 cun of scallion whites; only then add the talc powder. Simmer until the consistency is just right. Divide into three portions and consume throughout the day.

Talc Porridge,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 190.,Postpartum difficulty urinating with a burning sensation.

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