Barley and Luffa Congee
Ingredients
- Job's tears 150 g
- Mint 15 g
- Fermented black bean 50 g
- Luffa 100 g
Principle
Barley drains damp and clears bi obstruction; luffa clears heat-damp; mint and fermented bean disperse heat. For damp-heavy damp-heat obstruction.
Effects & uses
Guang'anmen rheumatology—heavy body, poor appetite, swollen joints without redness (pattern required).
Method
- Decoct mint and fermented bean in 1.5 L water 10 min; strain; cook barley and luffa in the liquid until soft.
How to use
- With meals; avoid late evening.
Caution
Caution in menstruation or cold spleen–stomach. Food-care only.
Source
Guang'anmen Hospital rheumatology. Pending verification.