Sudorific Vinegar Sudorific Vinegar Tradition: Western Source / Author: Mynsicht Herb Name Latin Amount * Sarsaparilla Smilax sarsaparilla 1 oz. ea. China root Smilax glabra 6 drams Sassafras Laurus sassafras 4 drams Elder flower Sambucus nigra 2 drams Cassia Wood Cinnamonum cassia Preparation: Bruise the herbs and cover with Wine Vinegar enough to cover by…
Decoction of Woods Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Decoct until one-third is wasted Function: Clears Heat and Toxin, purifies the Blood Use: 1. Syphilis2. Chronic Joint disease, Arthritis, Rheumatism, Gout3. Chronic Heacaches, Migraines, Neuralgia4. Tumors, Fibroids and Cancer Dose: A cupful twice daily; in the management of chronic and obstinate diseases it was taken…
Decoctum Arthriticum Decoction Against Arthritis Tradition: Western Source / Author: Mynsichts Preparation: Infuse for 24 hours, then boil until a third has been consumed. If this is to be decocted daily, doses can be reduced accordingly. Function: Clears Wind and Damp, relieves Pain Use: 1. Arthritis 2. Rheumatism3. Gout4. Muscle and Joint pain from Cold,…
The following list serves to show obsolete Western herbs and the Chinese herbs that can be used in their place. Some herbs are the identical medicine to that previously used in the West (Cyperus rotundus, Costus etc.). Some are closely related species with uses similar enough that they could be used in place of the…
Decoctum Edulcorans Decoction to Sweeten Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Extemporanea, Thomas Fuller, London, 1710 Preparation: Infuse in 6 quarts of water, then boil down to 6 pints; strain, and sweeten with Sugar. Function: Clears Heat, removes Toxins, resolves Acidity Use: It gently promotes Sweat without heating1. Acute Consumption2. Moving Pains3. Rheumatic ailments4. Ulcers5….
Decoction of Figwort Tradition: Western Source / Author: Preparation: Infuse in water overnight, enough to cover by 4 finger-breadths, then boil briefly, leave sit for 10 minutes, and strain. Function: Clears Heat and Toxin, resolves Swellings Use: 1. Scrofula 2. Lymphadenitis3. chronic Skin Diseases (Eczema and Psoriasis) Dose: a cupful 2 or 3 times daily…
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