Perilla Congee

Internal medicineWind-cold & exteriorPorridge

Ingredients

  • Perilla leaves 10g
  • Rice, to taste

Principle

Perilla releases the exterior; rice supports the stomach.

Effects & uses

For early wind-cold with poor appetite.

Method

  1. Rinse and finely chop the perilla leaves; cook with rice into congee.

How to use

  • Eat warm, once daily.

Caution

Not for wind-heat patterns.

Source

Food therapy notes.

Plant profiles

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