This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 30th day of April, 1929, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [5565].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. L. B. Cayce, and Mr. and Mrs. Milton Brown.

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body [5565]. This we have had before. Now, we find there are changes taking place with the physical forces of this body, [5565]. While there was not the whole of the properties as given taken, as that compound was NOT prepared in its entirety as given, still there has been sufficient change in the physical forces that the body may go about with other changes as will bring about bettered conditions for the physical body.
2. In the vibrations as are set up by the properties, the digestive system shows change in the assimilation and toward the eliminations, and with the necessary changes now there may be brought about a more effective condition for the REMOVAL of these spells as cause the inactivity of the system as respecting the proper coordination between nerve forces as respect to digestion and as respecting to the recurrent improper reaction between cerebro-spinal and sympathetic nerve system.
3. Now, to meet the needs at the present time, we would take these as medicinal properties. We would prepare, in this manner, this:
4. Take May Apple Root¹ 4 ounces. PREFERABLE were this gathered at this season, and the green. With this we would add 1/2 gallon of distilled water. Reduce this to 1/2 the quantity. Then we would add that of the:

   Essence of Ambrosia weed [Ragweed].....1 ounce, and
Simple Syrup...........................2 ounces, and
Grain Alcohol......................1 1/2 ounces.

   Shake the solution together before the dose is taken. This is as a tonic and as a nerve stimulant, acting directly on the pancrean forces in system. The dose would be a dessert spoonful twice each day, before any meal eaten of morning and just before retiring.
5. We would also begin now with the correction of the segmentations as exist in the lower dorsal and upper lumbar region, stimulating the nerve plexus in such a manner as to cause a more nominal reflex to the nerves as control the upper portion of the ascending colon, so that, with that of the enema as is taken (the oil enema), occasionally, will have the effect of REMOVING those crustations as have existed in the form of LESIONS in this region. These manipulations should be taken at least every other day. After these have been taken, and the medicinal properties kept up for at least ten days, there may be added as a stimuli those of the VIOLET Ray, only applying same to those centers where the action of the sympathetic forces come closer to the surface; bottom of feet, and along the sciatic nerve, in the palms of hand, and under armpits. This should not be applied more than two to three minutes for a full treatment. This given not more than once each week.
6. Follow these, and the diet as has been outlined, and we will find we will bring about the very near normal forces for this body. Do that. We are through with this reading.

   Copy to Cayce Hospital

BACKGROUND

1. 2/22/29 He obtained 5565-1 saying his condition was very complicated and due largely to poor eliminations. [He never did explain exactly what his symptoms were, so we didn't know how to index what he called his "ailment".]

REPORTS

1. 6/03/29 Letter: "...Beg to advise that as yet I have failed to get the prescription you advised in your letter of 5/02/29. At the present time and for the past two weeks I have been in very poor condition and I will appreciate it very much if you will send to me one ounce of Essence of Ambrosia Weed, parcel post collect, as it is utterly impossible for me to leave my home and go to see you..."
2. 7/20/29 Letter to Dr. Thomas B. House at Cayce Hospital: "...I have tried to get Essence of Ambrosia Weed at Eimer and Amend but they don't seem to know what it is, and also tried several other places and I can't seem to get it. I would appreciate it very much if you could possibly send it to me collect... Regarding my health there is no improvement whatsoever as yet..."
3. 7/24/29 Dr. Thomas B. House's Letter: "...In Eimer and Amend of New York City, their catalog has Ambrosia Weed or Ragweed listed at fifty cents a pound. There must be some mistake in your correspondence with them, or you should have had the desired product..."
4. 1/28/30 Letter in answer to Cayce Hospital questionnaire: "...In regards to my health, I am sorry to state that I am not feeling any better since you heard from me the last time.
   "Am also sorry to say that it was impossible for me to obtain the Ambrosia Weed. I would greatly appreciate it if your Hospital could obtain the Weed for me and would be more than glad to forward all costs..."
5. 3/07/30 Letter: "...Enclosed please find check for $3.00 to cover the medicine charge. After taking the medicine for five days, during which time I had several bad breaks, and then I stopped taking the medicine. The following ten days showed very little improvement, but after that time I gradually seemed to get better.
   "I received your bill for $15.00 for yearly dues, but I am very sorry to say that I cannot mail you any money at this particular time, as I have not done any work for the past six years, but just as soon as I can get out I shall make it my business to make up for lost time. I shall write you again to advise you as to my improvement.
   "Thanking you for the very many past favors, I am..."

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