Yinchen Congee,From *Therapeutic Porridge Formulas*, citing *The Porridge Manual*.,Jaundice, with difficulty urinating and urine as yellow as strong tea.
Yinchen Congee
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Formulas Name : Yinchen Congee
Chinese Name : 茵陈粥
Drug Formulation
30–60 g of Artemisia capillaris, 50–100 g of japonica rice, and an appropriate amount of white sugar.
Source
From *Therapeutic Porridge Formulas*, citing *The Porridge Manual*.
Benefits
Jaundice, with difficulty urinating and urine as yellow as strong tea.
Instructions for Use
First, wash the Artemisia capillaris thoroughly, decoct to extract the juice, and strain out the residue. Add the japonica rice and an appropriate amount of water, then cook into porridge. When nearly done, add white sugar and simmer for another 1–2 boils before serving. The recommended treatment course is 7–10 days, with 2–3 servings per day. The porridge should be thin rather than thick; use only japonica rice, not glutinous rice.
Note
This porridge is suitable for both “yin-type jaundice” and “yang-type jaundice,” but should not be consumed by patients with “jaundice and obesity syndrome” caused by hookworm infection.
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Yinchen Congee,Jaundice, with difficulty urinating and urine as yellow as strong tea.