Herba Artemisiae Scopariae Congee

[Porridge Recipes] [Porridge Composition] 30 to 60 grams of Herba Artemisiae Scopariae, 30 to 60 grams of japonica rice, and an appropriate amount of white sugar. [Indications and Effects] Eliminates damp-heat and resolves jaundice. Applicable for acute infectious icteric hepatitis, dysuria, and dark yellow urine resembling strong tea. [Decoction Method] First, wash the Herba Artemisiae … Read more

Trichosanthin Porridge

[Qian Jin Fang (Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Gold Pieces)] [Porridge Composition] 15 to 20 grams of dried Trichosanthes Kirilowii Maxim. root, 30 to 60 grams of fresh Trichosanthes Kirilowii Maxim. root, or 10 to 15 grams of Trichosanthes Kirilowii Maxim. root powder, and 30 to 60 grams of japonica rice. [Indications and Effects] Clear heat, … Read more

Dandelion Porridge

[Porridge Recipes] [Porridge Composition] 40 to 60 grams of Taraxacum mongolicum (dandelion), with a fresh product dosage of 60 to 90 grams, and 30 to 60 grams of japonica rice. [Indications and Effects] Clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and dispersing nodules. Applicable to acute mastitis, swelling and pain of mammary abscess, acute tonsillitis, furuncle … Read more

Gardeniae Fructus Congee

[Health Preservation through Food Appraisal] [Ingredients of the Porridge] Fructus Gardeniae 3-5 grams, 30-60 grams of non-glutinous rice. [Indications and Effects] Clearing heat and purging fire. Applicable for red and swollen eyes with pain, acute conjunctivitis, jaundice hepatitis, and cholecystitis. [Boiling Method] Grind the gardenia seeds into a fine powder. First, boil the japonica rice … Read more

Fahan Chi Congee

[Taiping Shenghui Formula] [Porridge Recipe Composition] 15 to 20 grams of Semen Sojae Preparatum (dàn dòu chǐ), 3 to 6 grams of Herba Schizonepetae, 1 to 2 grams of Herba Ephedrae, 20 to 30 grams of Radix Puerariae, 3 grams of Fructus Gardeniae, 60 to 90 grams of Gypsum Fibrosum powder, three slices of Rhizoma … Read more

Cassia Seed Porridge

[Porridge Recipes] [Porridge Composition] 10-15 grams of stir-fried Cassia obtusifolia seeds, 2 liang of japonica rice, a small amount of rock sugar. Alternatively, add 10 grams of white chrysanthemum. [Indications and Effects] Clears Liver heat, improves eyesight, and helps with occasional constipation. Applicable for red and swollen eyes with pain, photophobia and excessive tearing, headache … Read more

Fresh Rhizoma Phragmitis Porridge

Dietetic Therapy Prescriptions [Porridge Composition] 100-150 grams of fresh Phragmitis Rhizoma, 15-20 grams of Bambusae Caulis in Taeniam, 2 liang of Nonglutinous Rice, and 2 slices of Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens. [Indications and Effects] Clear heat, helps with occasional restlessness, promote fluid production, and stop vomiting. It is applicable to thirst, restlessness caused by all types … Read more

Rehmannia Glutinosa Congee

[Eruting Qunfang Pu] The author of this book, Wang Xiangjin, styled himself Jinchen and also known as Kangyu, was a native of Jinan during the Ming Dynasty and once served as the Right Minister of Zhejiang. He authored works such as Qunfang Pu and Jian Tong Zai Bi. This book includes 18 medicinal porridge recipes, … Read more

Bamboo Leaf Congee

[Discourses for the Aged] [Porridge Composition] 30 to 45 grams of fresh bamboo leaves, 15 to 30 grams of dried bamboo leaves, or 30 to 60 grams of lophatherum gracile, 45 to 60 grams of gypsum fibrosum, 30 to 60 grams of japonica rice, and a small amount of granulated sugar. [Indications and Effects] Clears … Read more

Yuli Ren Congee

Dietetic Therapy Prescriptions for Mental Comfort [Ingredients of the Porridge] 10-15 grams of Semen Pruni, 30-60 grams of japonica rice. [Indications and Effects] Moistens the intestines to promote bowel movement, promotes diuresis to reduce edema. Applicable for dry and constipated stool, difficult urination, edema with abdominal distension, including Liver cirrhosis ascites, and edema of the … Read more