This section is from the "Herb Formulas" extract from the "Herbs for Health" book, by Otto Mausert
261: For Rheumatism formula
Drachms
1. Bittersweet Twigs 2
Relieves inflammation and pain.
2. Sacred Bark 4
Aids elimination and cleans the blood.
3. Poke Root 2
Very effective as a system regulator.
4. Indian Physic Root 4
Reduces rheumatic accumulations.
5. Black Cohosh Root 4
Indian remedy for rheumatism, relieves pain and irritation .
6. Culver's Root 2
Liver cleanser and Blood purifier.
7. Mountain Cranberry Leaves 4
Eliminates uric acid by action on the kidneys.
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 at night either before or after meals. If
boiling water is not available, use hot water and allow to stand for half hour.
It may be sweetened with honey, 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.
Formula No. 261 has a slight action on the bowels. In the event it should
not act sufficiently, Formula
No. 65: System Regulator Capsules (System Regulator) should
be used in
conjunction with it. It is of utmost importance
that the bowels should be well
regulated. The herbs used in
this formula have a tendency to reduce the acid in
the
system and are therefore highly beneficial in all rheumatic
conditions, such
as, Rheumatism, Lameness, Pain and Swelling
in the Joints, Pain and Stiffness in
the Back, Hips and
Loins.
 
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