Powder for Gout of the Duke of Portland

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Round Birthwort	Aristolchia rotunda
Gentian	Gentiana lutea
Centaury	Centaurium erythraea
Ground Pine	Ajuga chamaepitys
Germander	Teucrium chamaedrys	equal parts

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clear Heat and Damp, relieves Inflammation and Pain

Use:

1. Gout;
2. Heat-type Arthritis and Rheumatism

Dose:

Give a dram every morning fasting in a cup of water and wine, broth, or tea, fasting one and a half hours after. Continue for 3 months without interruption. Then reduce the dose 1⁄4 for another 3 months; afterwards, give 1⁄2 dram for another 7 more months. After this, take 1⁄2 dram every 2nd morning.

Cautions:

None noted

This was assured to work, but slowly, so needs to be taken for at least 1 year.

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