1. Soak barley for 30 minutes.
2. Peel the carrots and cut into small pieces.
3. Wash the wax gourd and cut into pieces. (Winter melon peel clears away heat and dampness.)
4. The big bones of pigs fly with water to wash off the foam.
5. Put the carrots, barley, big bones and candied dates in a soup pot and cook for 30 minutes.
6. Add winter melon and continue to boil, then turn to low heat and boil for 1 hour.
7. Peel the yam and cut into pieces.
8. Add the yam and continue to boil for 30 minutes.
9. Skim the oil and season with salt.
10. Clear heat and dispel dampness, invigorate the spleen and nourish the skin.
