Decoction for Stomach Pain

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Wirtzung

Herb Name Camomile Melilot Rue Marjoram Pennyroyal Rosemary Cumin Aniseed Fennel seed Dill seed

Latin Matricaria recutita Melilotus officinalis Ruta graveolens Oreganum marjorana Mentha pulegium Rosmarinus officinalis Cuminum cyminum Pimpinella anisum Foeniculum vulgare Anethum graveolens Amount equal parts

Preparation:

Beat them, then seethe them in wine.

Function:

clears Heat, moves Qi, relieves Pain

Use:

various types of Stomach and Abdominal Pain

Dose:

While it is still warm, wet a sponge or cloth with it, and apply to the place. They may also be sewn into a bag which can be moistened with wine and heated on a hot brick or in an oven. It may be taken internally in doses of 2–4 oz. or more.

Cautions:

None noted

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