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Decoction for the Liver

Tradition:
Western / Unani

Source / Author:
Nicholas Myrepsus (Medicamentorum Opus Nicolai Myrepsus 1625)

Herb Name
Gentian
Greater Cardamon
Wormwood
Costus
Agrimony
Bitter Almonds
Black Pepper
Aniseed
Latin
Gentiana lutea
Amomum subulatum
Artemisia absinthum
Saussurea lappa
Agrimonia eupatoria
Prunus amygdalus amara
Piper nigrum
Pimpinella anisum
Amount





2 drams ea.

1 dram ea.

Preparation:
Decoction

Function:
Open Obstruction, Clears Liver Heat

Use:
1. Liver obstruction
2. Inflammation of the Liver, Hepatitis
3. Cholecystitis
4. Jaundice

Dose:
3 oz.

Cautions:
None noted

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This was called Hepatica Potio Mirabilis; Wonderous Potion for the Liver

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