Decoction of Woods

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:


Herb Name

Latin

Amount *

Guaiacum

Guaiacum officinale

Sassafras

Laurus sassafras

Sarsaparilla

Smilax sarsaparilla

China root

Smilax glabra

equal parts

Preparation:

Decoct until one-third is wasted

Function:

Clears Heat and Toxin, purifies the Blood

Use:

1. Syphilis
2. Chronic Joint disease, Arthritis, Rheumatism, Gout
3. Chronic Heacaches, Migraines, Neuralgia
4. Tumors, Fibroids and Cancer

Dose:

A cupful twice daily; in the management of chronic and obstinate diseases it was taken as ‘common drink’, meaning that it was consumed throughout the day. It must be persisted with for at least 40 days.

Comment:

This and similar formulas worked by ‘sweetening’ the Blood, meaning that it resolved acidities and toxin from the Blood, which gradually made sharp or acidic tasting blood become sweet.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

1. It is corrected and made more pleasant if Licorice or Raisin is added
2. It is made purgative by adding Senna

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