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Opening Hepatic Decoction

Tradition:
Western

Source / Author:

Herb Name
Chicory root
Agrimony
Maidenhair
Horehound
Wormwood
Fumitory
Aniseed
Fennel seed
Ginger
Raisins
Senna leaf

Latin
Chicorium intybus
Agrimonia eupatoria
Adiantum capillus-veneris
Marrubium vulgare
Artemisia absinthum
Fumaria o
fficinalis
Pimpinella anisum
Foeniculum vulgare
Zingiber o
fficinalis

Vitis vinifera
Cassia angustifolia

Amount
1 oz.




2 drams ea.


1 dram ea.

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

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