Decoction to Cleanse the Sight

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Riverius (Opera Medica, 1737)

Herb Name Fennel root Sarsaparilla Orris Elecampane Betony Marjoram Balm Eyebright Verbena Celandine Licorice Raisins Aniseed Fennel seed Senna Turbith Agaric Ginger Clove Stoechas Lavender

Latin Foeniculum vulgare Smilax sarsaparilla Iris germanica Inula helenium Betonica officinalis Oreganum marjorana Melissa officinalis Euphrasia officinalis Verbena officinalis Chelidonium majus Glycyrrhiza glabra Vitis vinifera Pimpinella anisum Foeniculum vulgare Cassia angustifolia Operculina turpethum Fomitopsis officinalis Zingiber officinalis Eugenia caryophyllus Lavendula stoechas Lavendula officinalis Amount 1 oz. ea. 1 handful ea. 1 oz. ea. 3 drams ea. 2 oz. 2 drams ea. 1 scruple ea. 1 pugil ea.

Preparation:

Decoct in water to 2 1⁄2 lbs., and dissolve in 3 oz. of sugar; then Aromatise with 2 drams of Cinnamon.

Function:

Opens Obstructions, clears Phlegm and Heat, moves Qi, strengthens the Head and Senses

Use:

1. Cleanses the Head and Senses
2. clears obstructions of the Eyes to improve Eyesight

Dose:

2–4 oz., twice daily

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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