Decoction for Stones

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

The Admirable Secrets of Physick and Chyrurgery, Palmer, 1696

Herb Name Knotgrass Shepherd’s Purse Agrimony Camomile Horsetail

Latin Polygonum aviculare Capsella bursa-pastoris Agrimonia eupatoria Matricaria recutita Equisetum arvense Amount equal parts

Preparation:

Decoct in white wine down to half

Function:

Clears Heat and Damp, promotes Urine, resolves Stones, stops Bleeding

Use:

Gravel and Stones; also for Strangury, and Hematuria. It is good for these problems with hot, sharp, painful urination

Dose:

wineglassful twice daily

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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