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Decoction of Guaiacum Compound

Tradition:
Western

Source / Author:
Wecker

Herb Name
Guaiacum wood
Guaiacum bark

Elecampane
Date

Senna
Latin
Guaiacum officinale
Guaiacum o
fficinale
Inula helenium
Diospyros lotus
Cassia angustifolia

Amount
1 lb.
1⁄2 lb.


1
1⁄2 oz. ea.
1 oz.


Preparation:
Steep the Guiacum wood and bark in 10 lbs. water for 24 hours, then decoct until one-third has gone. In the meantime steep the other herbs in warm white wine for 24 hours, then strain and mix with the strained Decoction. Add 1⁄2 lb. sugar and 1 oz. Cinnamon.

Function:
Clears Wind and Damp, relieve Swelling and Pain, strengthens the Spleen

Use:
1. Joint pain.
2. Arthritis
3. Rheumatism


Dose:

a small cupful twice daily.

Cautions:
None noted

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