Decoction of Parsley Compound

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Trogus, 10AD

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Parsley seed	Petroselinum crispum
Fennel seed	Foeniculum vulgare
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Caraway seed	Carum carvi	1 oz. ea.
Parsley root	Petroselinum crispum
Burnet root	Sanguisorba officinalis
Saxifrage root	Saxifraga alba
Caraway root	Carum carvi	1 1⁄2 oz. ea.

Preparation:

Bruise the seeds, wash the roots, cut small and steep overnight in a bottle of White wine. In the morning, boil down to a third. Strain and Clear.

Function:

opens the Liver and Spleen, clears Obstructions, clears Cold and Damp

Use:

1. Used for Edema, Stones from Cold and Damp;
2. Jaundice from Cold and Damp;
3. Cold-type Epilepsy etc.

Dose:

4 oz., morning and night

Cautions:

None noted

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