Pisces

Pisces rules the feet, lymph system and eyes, which means that ailments and illnesses are frequently connected to these areas. 

For swollen feet: (in Chinese Medicine, the feet are controlled by the kidneys and therefore treatment is concentrated on the kidneys):  bake a small St Peter’s fish, lined with garlic cloves and wrapped in tin foil, in a hot oven for one hour.  Eat once daily. 

For arthritis of the feet (with a feeling of cold): soak two ounces of sage in one litre of gin for two weeks and drink a tot a day through the cold weather.  (With a feeling of heat): drink tea made from cork-tree bark.   

To strengthen lymph glands: steam eight ounces of sliced chicken with two ounces of dried mushrooms, one ounce of black dates, fresh ginger, spring onions, rice wine, salt, white sugar and a little soya sauce for about 15 minutes.  Eat with a dressing of sesame oil. 

Foods ruled by Pisces:
Fish, prunes, plums, dates, grapes, figs, anchovies, raisins.

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