Decoction for Hepatitis

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Model Botanic Guide to Health, Fox, 1916

Herb Name Juniper berries Agrimony Cleavers Yarrow Centaury Dandelion root

Latin Juniperus communis Agrimonia eupatoria Galium aparine Achillea millefolium Centaurium erythraea Taraxacum officinale Amount 2 oz. 1 oz ea.

Preparation:

Decoct in 5 pints down to 2 pints. Add a teaspoonful of Cayenne powder

Function:

Clears Liver Heat and Damp, relieves Inflammation

Use:

1. Hepatitis
2. Liver Heat with poor Liver function;
3. Chronic Liver disease

Dose:

a wineglassful every hour. The bowels must be kept open with something such as Liver Pills.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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