Decoction for Skin Diseases
Western
Prepare a standard Decoction
Clears Heat and Poison from the Blood
Chronic Eczema; may also be used for other chronic Heat-type skin diseases including Psoriasis and Chronic Acne.
take 1 cupful, three times daily; or to be taken throughout the day
None noted
1. One version replaced Dandelion with half its weight of Poke root. This is then simmered in 2 pints down to 1 1⁄2 pints, left to cool, and strained. Dose is 1 tablespoonful to a wineglassful, three times daily. (Wonders in Weeds, W. Smith, 1977)
2. Another version replaced Dandelion with Queen’s Delight root and Echinacea.
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Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
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Preparation:
Prepare a standard Decoction
Function:
Clears Heat and Poison from the Blood
Use:
Chronic Eczema; may also be used for other chronic Heat-type skin diseases including Psoriasis and Chronic Acne.
Dose:
take 1 cupful, three times daily; or to be taken throughout the day
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
1. One version replaced Dandelion with half its weight of Poke root. This is then simmered in 2 pints down to 1 1⁄2 pints, left to cool, and strained. Dose is 1 tablespoonful to a wineglassful, three times daily. (Wonders in Weeds, W. Smith, 1977)
2. Another version replaced Dandelion with Queen’s Delight root and Echinacea.
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