Decoctum Arthriticum
Decoction Against Arthritis

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Mynsichts

Herb Name Black Currants Guaiacum rasped China root Licorice Calamus Cinnamon Galangal Barley Water

Latin Ribes nigrum Guaiacum officinale Smilax glabra Glycyrrhiza glabra Acorus calamus Cinnamonum zeylanicum Alpina officinarum Hordeum vulgare Amount 8 ounces 4 ounces 1 ounce 1⁄2 ounce ea. 2 drams ea. 10 pounds

Preparation:

Infuse for 24 hours, then boil until a third has been consumed. If this is to be decocted daily, doses can be reduced accordingly.

Function:

Clears Wind and Damp, relieves Pain

Use:

1. Arthritis
2. Rheumatism
3. Gout
4. Muscle and Joint pain from Cold, Wind and Damp
5. Catarrh
6. Edema

Dose:

it can be taken as common drink throughout the day; otherwise, 3 draughts can be taken daily.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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