Powder for Edema

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Wirtzung

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Rhubarb	Rheum palmatum	4 drams
Agrimony	Agrimonia eupatoria
Bitter Almond	Prunus amygdalus amara
Madder	Rubia tinctorum	2 drams ea.
Celery seed	Apium graveolens	1⁄2 dram

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clears Heat, opens Obstructions, promotes Urine

Use:

1. Edema associated with Heat
2. Gravel, Stones
3. may be useful for early stage Kidney failure

Dose:

1⁄2–1 dram

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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