Decoctum Helixae
Decoction of Snails
Western
* Fresh Snails are shelled and cleansed before decocting.
Boil the snails gently in the milk to half, Strain, then add 1 oz. of Rose Water and ½ oz. of White Sugar candy. They may also be decocted in Water, but Milk is better to nourish the Yin in weak and dry bodies.
Clears Heat, Nourishes Yin
Dry mouth, night sweats, Tidal Fever or chronic Low-Grade Fever, generally dryness of the body
1. Weakness and wasting from Yin Deficiency
2. Consumption
3. Cachexia in Tuberculosis or Cancer
Take a draught each morning.
Not used in Phlegm or Damp conditions.
1. Snails may also be added to Chicken Soup.
2. Herbs such as Comfrey, Plantain leaf, Figs or Licorice can be added.
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Decoction of Snails
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Herb NameSnails prepared *Cow Milk |
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* Fresh Snails are shelled and cleansed before decocting.
Preparation:
Boil the snails gently in the milk to half, Strain, then add 1 oz. of Rose Water and ½ oz. of White Sugar candy. They may also be decocted in Water, but Milk is better to nourish the Yin in weak and dry bodies.
Function:
Clears Heat, Nourishes Yin
Use:
Dry mouth, night sweats, Tidal Fever or chronic Low-Grade Fever, generally dryness of the body
1. Weakness and wasting from Yin Deficiency
2. Consumption
3. Cachexia in Tuberculosis or Cancer
Dose:
Take a draught each morning.
Cautions:
Not used in Phlegm or Damp conditions.
Modifications:
1. Snails may also be added to Chicken Soup.
2. Herbs such as Comfrey, Plantain leaf, Figs or Licorice can be added.
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