Infusion to Purge Bile and Phlegm

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Mesue

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Chebulic Myrobalan	Terminalia chebula
Yellow Myrobalan	Terminalia chebula (yellow)	1⁄2 dram ea.
Rhubarb	Rheum palmatum	1 dram
Cassia pulp	Cassia fistula	3 drams
Aloes washed	Aloe lota	1 scruple

Preparation:

Infuse the first 3 medicines in 6 oz. of Maidenhair water; press, strain, then dissolve in the Cassia and Aloe.

Function:

Purges Phlegm and Bile

Use:

Used for Phlegm and Bile disease

Dose:

2–3 oz.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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