Decoction of Guaiacum Compound

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Wecker

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Guaiacum wood	Guaiacum officinale	1 lb.
Guaiacum bark	Guaiacum officinale	1⁄2 lb.
Elecampane	Inula helenium
Date	Diospyros lotus	1 1⁄2 oz. ea.
Senna	Cassia angustifolia	1 oz.

Preparation:

Steep the Guiacum wood and bark in 10 lbs. water for 24 hours, then decoct until one-third has gone. In the meantime steep the other herbs in warm white wine for 24 hours, then strain and mix with the strained Decoction. Add 1⁄2 lb. sugar and 1 oz. Cinnamon.

Function:

Clears Wind and Damp, relieve Swelling and Pain, strengthens the Spleen

Use:

1. Joint pain.
2. Arthritis
3. Rheumatism

Dose:

a small cupful twice daily.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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