Meridian Institute

The Cayce Herbal A Comprehensive Guide to the Botanical Medicine of Edgar Cayce

Remedy 5057-1: Alum Root Fusion
DESCRIPTION
Recommended in reading 5057-1 for a person suffering from ulcerative colitis, the alum root fusion was specifically recommended by Edgar Cayce to relieve abdominal cramping. The fusion contains alum root combined with simple sugar and grain alcohol. Note: The alum fusion remedy in reading 5057-1 was prescribed by Edgar Cayce in conjunction with other treatments (ginger/ginseng tonic and abdominal grape poultice).

INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Used for symptomatic relief from abdominal cramping resulting from diarrhea and colitis.

CONTRAINDICATIONS
No known contraindications.

WARNING
Because chronic diarrhea or colitis may be a symptom of a more serious disease, consultation with a doctor is recommended.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
The recommended dosage is 1 teaspoonful when there is cramping through the alimentary canal or colon.

CAYCE QUOTE ON REMEDY 5057-1

Prepare this also in a fusion: Put 1/4 oz. of alum root in 4 oz. of distilled water and let come to a boil, then strain. Be sure the alum root is crushed. Add to this, 1/2 oz. of simple syrup and take 1 oz. of grain alcohol or rye whiskey and add. This is only to be taken, 1 tsp. when there is cramping through the alimentary canal or colon.