Decoctum Traumaticum
Decoction for Wounds

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Herb Name Agrimony Mugwort Angelica St. John’s wort Mouse-ear Southernwood Betony Bugle, with roots Comfrey, with roots Greater Plantain Ribwort Plantain Avens Tormentil Raspberry buds Oak buds Wormwood

Latin Agrimonia eupatoria Artemisia vulgaris Angelica archangelica Hypericum perforatum Hieracium pilosella Artemisia abrotanum Betonica officinalis Ajuga reptens Symphytum officinale Plantago majus Plantago lanceolata Geum herbanum Potentilla tormentilla Rubus fructicosusidaeus Quercus spp. Artemisia absinthum Amount 2 handfuls ea. 1 handful ea. 1⁄2 handful

Preparation:

the herbs were to be gathered at the start of Summer, dried, cut, and stored in containers or bags until needed. When required, take 3 handfuls of the mix, 4 pounds of Spring Water, and 2 pounds of Wine. Boil gently down to half, then strain. Add 1 pound of clarified Honey, remove the scum, and keep for use.

Function:

Clears Heat and Inflammation, clears Blood stasis, relieve pain, promotes Healing

Use:

1. Internal and External Wounds
2. Bruising, Trauma
3. Ulcers
4. old Sores
5. Fistulas;
6. Hemoptysis
7. Consumption
8. Dysentery, etc.

Dose:

2–4, or 6 ounces, 2–4 times daily, or as needed.

Cautions:

None noted

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