Decoction for Chronic Heat-type Headache

Tradition:

Western, Unani

Source / Author:

De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551

Herb Name Roman Wormwood Fumitory Raisins stoned Agrimony Bugloss flower Dodder Endive seed Agaric

Latin Artemisia pontica Fumaria officinalis Vitis vinifera Agrimonia eupatoria Anchusa officinalis Cuscuta europea Chicorium endiva Fomitopsis officinalis Amount 1 oz. ea. 5 drams 6 drams 3 drams ea.

Preparation:

Boil in 3 lbs. water down to 1 1⁄2 lbs.

Function:

Clears Liver Heat, stops Pain

Use:

specific for chronic Heat-type Headaches

Dose:

a small cupful twice daily.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Other herbs could be added such as Vervain and Feverfew

Back to DECOCTIONS
Back to FORMULAS
How to Modify a Formula
Substitutes
Weights & Measures