Infusion of Dr. Gill,
or Gill’s Tea

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Dr. Gill

Herb Name Ground Ivy Licorice

Latin Glechoma hederacea Glycyrrhiza glabra Amount 60 grams 10 grams

Preparation:

Bruise and steep in boiling water 1 liter. Strain and add Honey.

Function:

Clears Phlegm and Damp, stops Cough, promotes Urine

Use:

1. Cough
2. Bronchitis
3. Hemoptysis
4. Consumption
5. traditionally regarded as useful for ‘Lung Ulcers’ 6. Dysuria
7. traditionally used for Diabetes
8. Arthritis
9. Lumbago
10. Rheumatism

Dose:

a cupful 2 or 3 times daily

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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