Decoction of Comfrey and Solomon’s Seal

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:


Herb Name

Latin

Amount *

Soloman’s Seal root

Polygonatum officinale

Comfrey root

Symphytum officinale

1 handful ea.

Preparation:

Boil in 2 quarts of water for 20 minutes, then allow to sit another 10 minutes before straining.

Function:

clears Heat, nourishes Yin

Use:

1. Consumption, Hectic Fever
2. Female debility with chronic Leukorrhea, weakness of the Womb or excess Menstruation
3. Chronic Illness, diseases of old age

Dose:

2 tablespoonfuls, 2 or 3 times daily. It may be taken in doses of half cupful for a short period.

Comment:

Comfrey and Soloman’s Seal are both Yin tonics, the latter being a close relative of the Chinese Yin tonic Yu Zhu. They nourish and Moisten, soothe irritation, and increase the Yin of the body.

Cautions:

Should not be used continually for more than 2 or 3 weeks.

Modifications:

1. This should be corrected with a little Licorice and Aniseed

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