Herbal Medicine

[Kenneth Eames]

When we mix herbal compound medicines there are four principles that we need to have in mind. These are: The basic ingredient or ingredients. This is the herb or herbs that contain the curative virtues. Second, an ingredient that will disguise the taste, making it taste more pleasant. Third, a medicine that will the basic ingredients action, i.e. to protect the mucous membrane. Often a laxative is added as well, where the bowels are not operating, or they are but only sluggishly. fourth, The vehicle which contains the above substances, e.g. water, alcohol, tablet base, syrup, capsule, etc..
I recommend that the following method of producing compound medicines be followed: Four parts of active herbs, One part of demulcent herb, One part of aromatic herb, One part of laxative herb. This may be omitted if the bowels are operating normally. Kenneth Eames