Decoction for Back Pain and Kidney Stones

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Galen

Herb Name Galangal Zedoary Saxifrage Gromwell Celery seed Aniseed Asarabacca Squinanth

Latin Alpina officinarum Curcuma zedoaria Pimpinella saxifraga Lithospermum officinale Apium graveolens Pimpinella anisum Asarum europeum Juncus odoratus Amount 1 oz. ea.

Preparation:

Boil in 6 lbs. water down to half, strain

Function:

Warms the Kidneys, promotes Urine, Breaks Stones

Use:

1. Cold-type Kidney pain
2. Lower Back and Hip pain
3. Gravel and Stones

Dose:

give half a bowlful

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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