159: For Gout formula

Drachms
1. Prickly Ash Bark 2

Cleans Liver and Blood.
2. Buckthorn Bark 5

Regulates the Bowels and cleans the system.
3. Black Cohosh Root 6

Relieves acid conditions of the blood.
4. Bitter Root 6

Reduces Rheumatic accumulations.
5. Colchicum Seeds 1

Has a specific action in gout and rheumatism.
6. Bittersweet Twigs 2

Relieves inflammation in gout and rheumatism.
7. Licorice Root 4

Has a miid laxative effect.
8. Bogbean Leaves 4

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

Directions for Tea: Add one dose to two cups of boiling water, cover, boil
slowly for about 2 to 3 minutes, let it stand for ten minutes, then strain and
take one half in the morning and night. either before or after meals. If
boiling water is not available, use hot water and allow to stand for half an
hour. It may be sweetened with honey, rock candy, sugar, etc., to suit taste.

Directions for Powder: Divide one dose in two parts, taking one half morning,
and night, either before or after meals. It may be taken in water, or mixed
with honey, jelly or jam.