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White Chicken Soup,For severe ascites.

Formulas Name : White Chicken Soup

Chinese Name : 白鸡汤

Drug Formulation

1 sheng of mung beans, 1 white chicken (prepared as for eating).

Source

Formula from *Elbow-Back Formulas* (Vol. 4); name cited in *Comprehensive Record of Holy Remedies* (Vol. 188).

Benefits

For severe ascites.

Instructions for Use

Boil in 3 dou of water until cooked; eat the residue and drink the broth, gradually consuming it all.

White Chicken Soup，Formula from *Elbow-Back Formulas* (Vol. 4); name cited in *Comprehensive Record of Holy Remedies* (Vol. 188).，For severe ascites.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 18, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 18, 2026

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