Carminative Decoction

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Pharmacopoeia Augustana

Herb Name Aniseed Carrot Fennel Caraway Cumin Camomile flowers Raisins Licorice

Latin Pimpinella anisum Daucus carrota Foeniculum vulgare Carum carvi Cuminum cyminum Matricaria recutita Vitis vinifera Glycyrrhiza glabra Amount 3 drams ea. 1⁄2 handful 1 1⁄2 oz. 1⁄2 oz.

Preparation:

Bruise the seeds and decoct (according to Art) in 2 lbs. of water until almost half is gone

Function:

Warms, clears Wind, moves Qi

Use:

1. Wind, Colic, Bloating
2. Indigestion
3. Used in Enemas

Dose:

2–4 oz.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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