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Syrupus de Quinta Radicibus
Syrup of Five Roots,
or Syrup of Five Opening Roots
Syrup of Five Roots,
or Syrup of Five Opening Roots
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
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Herb Name
Parsley root
Fennel root Celery root Butcher’s Broom Asparagus root |
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Preparation:
Decoct in a sufficient amount of water, strain through a cloth, then with 12 oz. of Sugar, form a Syrup
Function:
Promotes Urine, clears Wind, clears Phlegm and Damp, opens Obstructions, promotes Menstruation.
Use:
1. Edema;
2. Obesity;
3. Kidney Pain;
4. promotes Menstruation when obstructed by Cold or Phlegm;
5. all obstructions of Phlegm in the body;
6. Fever when associated with putrefaction of Phlegm and Bile.
7. Chlorosis
8. Cold-type Jaundice.
9. Often regarded as a useful Postpartum tonic.
Dose:
1–2 ounces, up to 3 ounces, 2 or 3 times daily
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
Both this and the Syrup of Two Opening Roots are ancient formulas that have been long used as a staple of Traditional Medicine in the west. In general they are used synonymously, with the Syrup of Five Opening Roots being regarded as stronger.
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