Decoction of Woods
Western
Decoct until one-third is wasted
Clears Heat and Toxin, purifies the Blood
1. Syphilis
2. Chronic Joint disease, Arthritis, Rheumatism, Gout
3. Chronic Heacaches, Migraines, Neuralgia
4. Tumors, Fibroids and Cancer
A cupful twice daily; in the management of chronic and obstinate diseases it was taken as ‘common drink’, meaning that it was consumed throughout the day. It must be persisted with for at least 40 days.
None noted
1. It is corrected and made more pleasant if Licorice or Raisin is added 2. It is made purgative by adding Senna
This and similar formulas worked by ‘sweetening’ the Blood, meaning that it resolved acidities and toxin from the Blood, which gradually made sharp or acidic tasting blood become sweet.
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Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Herb NameGuaiacumSassafras Sarsaparilla China root |
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Preparation:
Decoct until one-third is wasted
Function:
Clears Heat and Toxin, purifies the Blood
Use:
1. Syphilis
2. Chronic Joint disease, Arthritis, Rheumatism, Gout
3. Chronic Heacaches, Migraines, Neuralgia
4. Tumors, Fibroids and Cancer
Dose:
A cupful twice daily; in the management of chronic and obstinate diseases it was taken as ‘common drink’, meaning that it was consumed throughout the day. It must be persisted with for at least 40 days.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
1. It is corrected and made more pleasant if Licorice or Raisin is added 2. It is made purgative by adding Senna
This and similar formulas worked by ‘sweetening’ the Blood, meaning that it resolved acidities and toxin from the Blood, which gradually made sharp or acidic tasting blood become sweet.
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