Special Medicine to Strengthen the Back
Western
A Thousand Notable Things on Various Subjects, By Thomas Lupton, London, 1815
Boil together until the wine has half boiled away. Strain through a cloth.
Strengthens the Kidneys, Bones and Joints
Chronic Lower Back pain associated with Kidney weakness
9 or 10 spoonfuls every morning and evening for 9 or 10 days. ‘It will strengthen the Back marvelously’.
None noted
Oxe tail could be used in place of the “pith of Oxes back”.
This is similar to some Chinese Medicines for weakness of the Back and Kidneys which likewise use Marrow to strengthen the Kidneys and Back.
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Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
A Thousand Notable Things on Various Subjects, By Thomas Lupton, London, 1815
Herb NameWhite WinePith of an Oxes Back Dates Calendula Plantain Betony Parsley root Fennel root |
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Preparation:
Boil together until the wine has half boiled away. Strain through a cloth.
Function:
Strengthens the Kidneys, Bones and Joints
Use:
Chronic Lower Back pain associated with Kidney weakness
Dose:
9 or 10 spoonfuls every morning and evening for 9 or 10 days. ‘It will strengthen the Back marvelously’.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
Oxe tail could be used in place of the “pith of Oxes back”.
This is similar to some Chinese Medicines for weakness of the Back and Kidneys which likewise use Marrow to strengthen the Kidneys and Back.
Back To DECOCTIONSBack to FORMULAS
How to Modify a Formula
Substitutes
Weights & Measures