Decoction for Excessive Menstruation

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Herb Name Tormentil Comfrey Barberry seed Sorrel Gum Arabic Tragacanth Plantain juice depurated

Latin Potentilla tormentilla Symphytum officinale Berberis vulgaris Rumex acetosa Acacia arabica Astragalus tragacanth Plantago majus Amount 1 oz. ea. 1⁄2 oz. ea. 2 drams ea. 1 1⁄2 lbs.

Preparation:

Macerate 24 hours, bring to the boil, strain, and sweeten with Syrup of Quince (or Honey).

Function:

Astringent, clears Heat, Stops Bleeding

Use:

1. Excessive Menstruation
2. May also be used for Bleeding of the Lungs from Heat

Dose:

a small cupful 2–3 times daily

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

A strong decoction of fresh Plantain may be used in place of the Juice.

This was called a Decoction, but is more similar to an Electuary
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