Opening Hepatic Decoction

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Chicory root	Chicorium intybus	1 oz.
Agrimony	Agrimonia eupatoria
Maidenhair	Adiantum capillus-veneris
Horehound	Marrubium vulgare
Wormwood	Artemisia absinthum
Fumitory	Fumaria officinalis	2 drams ea.
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum
Fennel seed	Foeniculum vulgare
Ginger	Zingiber officinalis	1 dram ea.
Raisins	Vitis vinifera
Senna leaf	Cassia angustifolia	10 drams ea.

Preparation:

Decoct, adding the Senna in the last 5 minutes, and steep in the warm decoction for 15 minutes before straining.

Function:

Clears Liver Heat, Opens

Use:

1. Used for Liver Obstruction manifesting as distention under the ribs, nausea, irritability, strong colored Urine, with a red tongue and yellow coating;
2. Cholecystitis;
3. Gall Stones;
4. Jaundice
5. Diarrhea
6. Urinary tract infections etc.
7. It is useful in certain Skin diseases, Cachexia and Amenorrhea in Liver Heat conditions or those obstructed.
8. It cleanses the Stomach, Liver and Bowels, as well as the Blood, and may therefore be used in the Spring as a Liver tonic.

Dose:

a good draught (cupful) is taken morning and night, the above being enough for 3 days (6 doses) for one person.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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