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2K. Resolvent



Resolvitive, Diaphoretica, Discutientia, Discussives, Dissolvents

Resolvent or Discussing medicines are those that break up, dissolve and disperse thick matter. They resolve Inflammations and Swellings, and are also used for Tumors. The Greeks called them Diaphoretica as they help the matter transpire through the skin (‘insensible transpiration’). Taken internally in full doses, they tend to promote Sweat.

They may be used with opening medicines and Blood movers for chronic obstructions including those of the Qi, Blood, Humors or Fluids, and are useful in Tumors. However, when used for Tumors, Emollients should be added to avoid excessive drying.

This class work in several ways, and many of these medicines have multiple effects to achieve this result. Some cut through Phlegm and Damp, some promote Sweat, others move Qi and Blood.



        Fig
        Wheat
        Fenugreek
        Rue
        Peony root
        Parsley root
        Onion
        Marshmallow
        Mint
        Pyrethrum
        Germander
        Annis
        Celery seed
        Ammi
        Nettle seed
        Myrrh
        Asafetida
        Sponge
        Honey


      Walnut
      Barley
      Linseed
      Savin
      Orris
      Celery root
      Pepper
      Camomile
      Oregano
      Southernwood
      Ground Pine
      Fennel seed
      Parsley seed
      Nigella
      Agnus Castus
      Bdellium
      Gum Ammoniac
      Vinegar
      Butter


Capers
Oats
Sesame
Maidenhair
Cassia Lignea
Fennel root
Radish
Basil
Celandine
Geranium
Horehound
Carrot seed
Coriander seed
Cinquefoil
Pomegranate flowers
Chickpea
Galbanum
Animal Fat
Wax


Stronger
        Bryony
        Castor prepared

        Arum root prepared

      Agaric
      Scammony root

Cyclamen
Birthwort

Mineral
        Nitre
        Lime
        Alabaster, Gypsum
        Burnt Lead


      Salt
      Ceruse
      Azurite
      Sulphur

Sal Ammoniac
Orpiment
Fullers Earth
Shilajit

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