Decoction to Cleanse the Sight

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Riverius (Opera Medica, 1737)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Fennel root	Foeniculum vulgare
Sarsaparilla	Smilax sarsaparilla
Orris	Iris germanica
Elecampane	Inula helenium	1 oz. ea.
Betony	Betonica officinalis
Marjoram	Oreganum marjorana
Balm	Melissa officinalis
Eyebright	Euphrasia officinalis
Verbena	Verbena officinalis
Celandine	Chelidonium majus	1 handful ea.
Licorice	Glycyrrhiza glabra
Raisins	Vitis vinifera	1 oz. ea.
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Fennel seed	Foeniculum vulgare	3 drams ea.
Senna	Cassia angustifolia	2 oz.
Turbith	Operculina turpethum
Agaric	Fomitopsis officinalis	2 drams ea.
Ginger	Zingiber officinalis
Clove	Eugenia caryophyllus	1 scruple ea.
Stoechas	Lavendula stoechas
Lavender	Lavendula officinalis	1 pugil ea.

Preparation:

Decoct in water to 2 1⁄2 lbs., and dissolve in 3 oz. of sugar; then Aromatise with 2 drams of Cinnamon.

Function:

Opens Obstructions, clears Phlegm and Heat, moves Qi, strengthens the Head and Senses

Use:

1. Cleanses the Head and Senses
2. clears obstructions of the Eyes to improve Eyesight

Dose:

2–4 oz., twice daily

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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