98: Tea for Dropsy formula

Drachms

1. Button Snake Root 6

Stimulates the elimination of waste products.

2. Squill 1

Incites the flow of urine.

3. Black Indian Hemp Root 6

Removes dropsical accumulations.

4.Celandine Herb 6

Increases the flow of urine; effective hydragogue.

5. Dwarf Elder Root 1

Efficacious in dropsy.

Mix well and divide into 20 doses, using Herbs especially cut for Tea.

Directions: Add one dose to three cups of boiling water (do not boil), let
stand for about 10 minutes, then strain, and drink one third of the infusion
morning, noon and night.

For a formula that acts similarly and is in a more convenient form, see Formula No. 102 which is put up in capsules.