Opening Hepatic Decoction

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Herb Name Chicory root Agrimony Maidenhair Horehound Wormwood Fumitory Aniseed Fennel seed Ginger Raisins Senna leaf

Latin Chicorium intybus Agrimonia eupatoria Adiantum capillus-veneris Marrubium vulgare Artemisia absinthum Fumaria officinalis Pimpinella anisum Foeniculum vulgare Zingiber officinalis Vitis vinifera Cassia angustifolia Amount 1 oz. 2 drams ea. 1 dram ea. 10 drams ea.

Preparation:

Decoct, adding the Senna in the last 5 minutes, and steep in the warm decoction for 15 minutes before straining.

Function:

Clears Liver Heat, Opens

Use:

1. Used for Liver Obstruction manifesting as distention under the ribs, nausea, irritability, strong colored Urine, with a red tongue and yellow coating;
2. Cholecystitis;
3. Gall Stones;
4. Jaundice
5. Diarrhea
6. Urinary tract infections etc.
7. It is useful in certain Skin diseases, Cachexia and Amenorrhea in Liver Heat conditions or those obstructed.
8. It cleanses the Stomach, Liver and Bowels, as well as the Blood, and may therefore be used in the Spring as a Liver tonic.

Dose:

a good draught (cupful) is taken morning and night, the above being enough for 3 days (6 doses) for one person.

Cautions:

None noted

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