Decoction of Dodder of Thyme

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Mesue

Herb Name Dodder Stoechas Black Myrobalan Chebulic Myrobalan Belleric Myrobalan Emblic Myrobalan Turbith Peony Agaric Polypody Senna Fumitory Squinanth Black Hellebore, prepared Rock Salt Black Currant

Latin Cuscuta europea Lavendula stoechas Terminalia chebula (black) Terminalia chebula Terminalia bellerica Emblica officinalis Operculina turpethum Peonia officinalis Fomitopsis officinalis Polypodium vulgare Cassia angustifolia Fumaria officinalis Juncus odoratus Helleborus niger praeparata Sal Gem Ribes nigrum Amount 1 1⁄4 oz. ea. 2 1⁄2 drams ea. 3 drams ea. 1 1⁄2 drams ea. 1 dram 2 scruples 3⁄4 oz.

Preparation:

Boil all (except the Dodder) in sufficient water, decoct them together well, adding the Dodder towards the end.

Function:

Purges Melancholy and Burnt Bile, also Phlegm

Use:

1. Melancholy
2. Dementia
3. Tumors
4. Adjunct in Cancer treatment
5. Chronic and obstinate skin diseases

Dose:

2–4, or 6 oz.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

1. Some versions added Thyme, Borage, Bugloss, Dates, Figs etc.

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