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FOR GOUT, MUSCULAR RHEUMATISM
Birch leaves (3 oz.)
Horsetail grass (2 oz.)
Restharrow (1 oz.)
Garden rue (1 oz.)
Juniper berries (1 oz.)
Yarrow (1 oz.)
Steep 1 or 2 heaping tsp. in 1 cup boiling water for 10 minutes, allow to cool a little, strain and drink while still warm, 1 cup 30 minutes before or after each meal.

This should have a diet with the treatment. Avoid meats, fish, sweets, pastries and alcoholic beverages. Eat fresh green vegetables and fruits, eat only sparingly of breads, eggs, cheese. Avoid as much as possible any drinks containing sugar. (If sweets are desired, eat honey.)