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Decoction to Cleanse the Sight

Tradition:
Western

Source / Author:
Riverius (Opera Medica, 1737)

Herb Name
Fennel root
Sarsaparilla
Orris
Elecampane
Betony
Marjoram
Balm
Eyebright
Verbena
Celandine
Licorice
Raisins
Aniseed
Fennel seed
Senna
Turbith
Agaric
Ginger
Clove
Stoechas
Lavender

Latin
Foeniculum vulgare
Smilax sarsaparilla
Iris germanica
Inula helenium
Betonica offi
cinalis
Oreganum marjorana
Melissa o
fficinalis
Euphrasia o
fficinalis
Verbena o
fficinalis
Chelidonium majus
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Vitis vinifera
Pimpinella anisum
Foeniculum vulgare
Cassia angustifolia
Operculina turpethum
Fomitopsis o
fficinalis
Zingiber o
fficinalis
Eugenia caryophyllus
Lavendula stoechas
Lavendula o
fficinalis

Amount



1 oz. ea.





1 handful ea.

1 oz. ea.

3 drams ea.
2 oz.

2 drams ea.


1 scruple ea.

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

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