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Decoction of Comfrey and Solomon's Seal
Tradition:
Western
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Preparation:
Boil in 2 quarts of water for 20 minutes, then allow to sit another 10 minutes before straining.
Function:
clears Heat, nourishes Yin
Use:
1. Consumption, Hectic Fever
2. Female debility with chronic Leukorrhea, weakness of the Womb or excess Menstruation
3. Chronic Illness, diseases of old age
Dose:
2 tablespoonfuls, 2 or 3 times daily. It may be taken in doses of half cupful for a short period.
Cautions:
Should not be used continually for more than 2 or 3 weeks.
Modifications:
1. This should be corrected with a little Licorice and Aniseed
Comfrey and Soloman’s Seal are both Yin tonics, the latter being a close relative of the Chinese Yin tonic Yu Zhu. They nourish and Moisten, soothe irritation, and increase the Yin of the body.
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