Decoction for Arthritis

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Guide to Medicinal Plants, Schauenberg and Paris, 1977

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Willow bark	Salix alba	3 parts
Elder flowers	Sambucus nigra	2 parts ea.
Rosemary	Rosmarinus officinalis	1 part
Golden Rod	Solidago virgaurea
Coltsfoot leaf	Tussilago farfara

Preparation:

Add 2 tablespoonfuls of the beaten or cut herbs to 1 1⁄2 liters of boiling water, boil for a few minutes; cover and steep for 10 minutes. Strain.

Function:

clears Heat and Damp, relieves Inflammation, eases Pain

Use:

Arthritis

Dose:

1 cup, 3 times daily

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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