Decoction of Guaiacum Compound

Tradition:


Western

Source / Author:


Wecker

Herb Name

Guaiacum wood
Guaiacum bark
Elecampane
Date
Senna

Latin


Guaiacum officinale
Guaiacum officinale
Inula helenium
Diospyros lotus
Cassia angustifolia

Amount


1 lb.
1⁄2 lb.

1 1⁄2 oz. ea.
1 oz.

Preparation:


Steep the Guiacum wood and bark in 10 lbs. water for 24 hours, then decoct until one-third has gone. In the meantime steep the other herbs in warm white wine for 24 hours, then strain and mix with the strained Decoction. Add 1⁄2 lb. sugar and 1 oz. Cinnamon.

Function:


Clears Wind and Damp, relieve Swelling and Pain, strengthens the Spleen

Use:


1. Joint pain.
2. Arthritis
3. Rheumatism

Dose:


a small cupful twice daily.

Cautions:


None noted

Modifications:



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