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White Rice Decoction,When the elderly have difficulty swallowing—food becomes stuck in the throat as soon as it enters the mouth, causing a sensation of blockage and difficulty in swallowing, along with shortness of breath—

Formulas Name : White Rice Decoction

Chinese Name : 白米饮

Drug Formulation

4 he of white rice (ground), 1 liang of spring-harvested rice bran powder.

Source

From *Nourishing the Elderly and Honoring Parents*.

Benefits

When the elderly have difficulty swallowing—food becomes stuck in the throat as soon as it enters the mouth, causing a sensation of blockage and difficulty in swallowing, along with shortness of breath—

Instructions for Use

Boil until cooked, then mix in the bran and rice; taking this on an empty stomach is particularly beneficial.

White Rice Decoction,From *Nourishing the Elderly and Honoring Parents*.,When the elderly have difficulty swallowing—food becomes stuck in the throat as soon as it enters the mouth, causing a sensation of blockage and difficulty in swallowing, along with shortness of breath—

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