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Wheat Malt Porridge,Persistent bloody and white dysentery; deficiency of spleen and stomach qi; inability to digest porridge; and dysentery in infants.

Formulas Name : Wheat Malt Porridge

Chinese Name : 小麦曲粥

Drug Formulation

1 liang of wheat malt (roasted until golden), 2 he of japonica rice (rinsed clean).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 189.

Benefits

Persistent bloody and white dysentery; deficiency of spleen and stomach qi; inability to digest porridge; and dysentery in infants.

Instructions for Use

Combine the ingredients, boil with water to make porridge, and consume on an empty stomach.

Wheat Malt Porridge,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 189.,Persistent bloody and white dysentery; deficiency of spleen and stomach qi; inability to digest porridge; and dysentery in infants.

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