Decoctum Arthriticum
Decoction Against Arthritis

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Mynsichts

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Black Currants	Ribes nigrum	8 ounces
Guaiacum rasped	Guaiacum officinale	4 ounces
China root	Smilax glabra	1 ounce
Licorice	Glycyrrhiza glabra
Calamus	Acorus calamus	1⁄2 ounce ea.
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Galangal	Alpina officinarum	2 drams ea.
Barley Water	Hordeum vulgare	10 pounds

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. Rheumatism
3. Gout
4. Muscle and Joint pain from Cold, Wind and Damp
5. Catarrh
6. Edema

Dose:

it can be taken as common drink throughout the day; otherwise, 3 draughts can be taken daily.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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Decoctum Arthriticum Decoction Against Arthritis