Instruction for Decoction: To get the most out of the essential properties of the blend, take 1 tsp of herb to 1 cup of water, simmer on a low fire for 10-15 mins. , cover and steep for 15-20 mins. , strain and drink. Drink 2-4 cups daily or as directed by a health care provider. How to use this blend externally: Use 6 heaping tablespoons of the herb to 4 cups of water; boil on a low fire for 10 mins. and steep for 4-6 hrs. Soak flannel, cotton, or any white materials other than synthetics-never use synthetics. Wrap the fomentation (soaked cloth) around the malfunctioning area and cover with plastic to keep it from drying out. Leave on all night six nights a week, week after week, until relief appears. Ingredients: White Oak bark, Marshmallow root, Mullein Leaf, Black Walnut leaf, Gravel root, Wormwood herb and Lobelia herb. This Herbal Blend: Our bodies have an amazing capacity to heal. It is one of the most important bodily functions, right up there with regulating blood pressure and digesting our food. From recovering after falls and injuries to dealing with bacteria, viruses, bad food and toxins, we have ancient, built-in mechanisms designed to defend and repair ourselves with a few herbal tools, like this blend.