Decoction for the Liver

Tradition:

Western / Unani

Source / Author:

Nicholas Myrepsus (Medicamentorum Opus Nicolai Myrepsus 1625)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Gentian	Gentiana lutea
Greater Cardamon	Amomum subulatum
Wormwood	Artemisia absinthum
Costus	Saussurea lappa
Agrimony	Agrimonia eupatoria
Bitter Almonds	Prunus amygdalus amara	2 drams ea.
Black Pepper	Piper nigrum
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum	1 dram ea.

Preparation:

Decoction

Function:

Open Obstruction, Clears Liver Heat

Use:

1. Liver obstruction
2. Inflammation of the Liver, Hepatitis
3. Cholecystitis
4. Jaundice

Dose:

3 oz.

Comment:

This was called Hepatica Potio Mirabilis; Wonderous Potion for the Liver

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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