Infusion for Jaundice

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Riverius

Herb Name

Latin

Amount *

Madder

Rubia tinctorum

1⁄2 oz.

Celandine

Chelidonium majus

1 handful

Sea Wormwood

Artemisia maritima

1 pugil

Centaury

Centaurium erythraea

1 pugil

Cinnamon

Cinnamonum zeylanicum

1⁄2 dram

Saffron

Crocus sativus

1⁄2 scruple

Preparation:

Infuse in 8 oz. of white wine; strain, add Sugar 1⁄2 oz. and dissolve.

Function:

Clear Liver Heat, opens the Liver, relieves Jaundice

Use:

1. specifically for Jaundice.
2. May be useful for Cholecystitis and Gall Stones and Liver disease

Dose:

1–2 oz., taken for 7 days

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

1. In this recipe, Roman Wormwood or Wormwood can replace Sea Wormwood. Sea Wormwood is similar to, but milder than Wormwood.
2. Safflower can replace Saffron in a larger dose (1⁄2 dram)

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