Decoction of Parsley Compound

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Trogus, 10AD

Herb Name Parsley seed Fennel seed Aniseed Caraway seed Parsley root Burnet root Saxifrage root Caraway root

Latin Petroselinum crispum Foeniculum vulgare Pimpinella anisum Carum carvi Petroselinum crispum Sanguisorba officinalis Saxifraga alba Carum carvi Amount 1 oz. ea. 1 1⁄2 oz. ea.

Preparation:

Bruise the seeds, wash the roots, cut small and steep overnight in a bottle of White wine. In the morning, boil down to a third. Strain and Clear.

Function:

opens the Liver and Spleen, clears Obstructions, clears Cold and Damp

Use:

1. Used for Edema, Stones from Cold and Damp;
2. Jaundice from Cold and Damp;
3. Cold-type Epilepsy etc.

Dose:

4 oz., morning and night

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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