Potion for Ascites

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Renodeus (Dispensatorium medicum, 1615)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Fumitory	Fumaria officinalis	1 1⁄2 handful
Wormwood	Artemisia absinthum
Agrimony	Agrimonia eupatoria	1 handful ea.
Spikenard	Nardostachys jatamansi	1 dram
Endive seed	Chicorium endiva	1 pugil

Preparation:

Decoct in water, add 1⁄2 oz. Yellow Myrobalan, infuse, strain and add 1 dram of Rhubarb powder.

Function:

Clears Heat, opens Obstruction, promotes Urine

Use:

Ascites

Dose:

take as a potion

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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