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Wheat and Red Bean Drink,For diabetes.

Formulas Name : Wheat and Red Bean Drink

Chinese Name : 麦豆饮

Drug Formulation

Half a sheng of barley kernels, half a sheng of mung beans (soaked in water and peeled).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 188.

Processing

Rinse the ingredients thoroughly. Under starlight or moonlight, place each in a separate pot. Add 2 sheng of water and simmer over low heat until cooked. Next, transfer the mung beans to the pot containing the barley kernels and simmer together until soft. Collect the mixture and its liquid in a porcelain bottle.

Benefits

For diabetes.

Instructions for Use

Drink as needed when thirsty; it is especially beneficial to consume 2–3 spoonfuls of barley kernels and mung beans after meals.

Wheat and Red Bean Drink，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 188.，For diabetes.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026

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