Drachms         

1. Thyme                  1

Useful in debility of stomach and bowels.

2. Buckthorn Bark          6

Avaluable laxative, especially in habitual constipation

3. Sassafras Bark          2

Tones the bowels and cleanses the blood.

4. Oregon Grape Rt.        2

Acts mildly on liver and bowels.

5. Knotgrass               3

Acts soothing and healing on the mucouss lining of bowels.

6. Licorice Root           2

Has a mild action on the bowels.

7. Indian Senna Pods       4

Stimulates the action of the bowels.

Mix well and divide into 20 doses, using either Herbs especially cut for
Tea, or in powdered form.

Directions for Tea: Add one dose to one or two cups of boiling water,
cover, let stand for about 10 minutes, then strain and drink before retiring. 
If boiling water is not available, use hot water and allow to stand for half an
hour.

Directions for Powder:  Take one dose, either in water or mixed with honey,
jelly or jam before retiring.

Formulas No. 69 and 72 are two good formulas for constipation and consequently are excellent for the treatment of diseases arising from disorders of the Stomach, Liver and Bowels. They promote a healthy secretion of the gastric and digestive juices, which aid in performing the functions of the inner  organs. They are therefore invaluable in cases of Constipation, Biliousness, Coated Tongue, Foul Breath, etc., caused by a lazy action of the liver and sluggish bowels. Where a stronger action is indicated Formula No. 69, should be  used. Formula No. 72, on the other hand, is mild in its action.