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Xanthium Porridge,Blurred vision and tinnitus. Hemorrhoids in the elderly that frequently bleed, accompanied by high fever and a lack of appetite.

Formulas Name : Xanthium Porridge

Chinese Name : 苍耳子粥

Drug Formulation

Half a fen of Xanthium seeds, half a liang of japonica rice.

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 97.

Benefits

Blurred vision and tinnitus. Hemorrhoids in the elderly that frequently bleed, accompanied by high fever and a lack of appetite.

Instructions for Use

Pound the Xanthium seeds until pulverized; add 2 sheng of water, strain to extract the liquid, and cook with glutinous rice into porridge; alternatively, prepare as a powder and take it as a decoction, which is also effective.

Xanthium Porridge,From *Shenghui*, Volume 97.,Blurred vision and tinnitus. Hemorrhoids in the elderly that frequently bleed, accompanied by high fever and a lack of appetite.

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