Decoctum Edulcorans
Decoction to Sweeten
Western
Pharmacopoeia Extemporanea, Thomas Fuller, London, 1710
Infuse in 6 quarts of water, then boil down to 6 pints; strain, and sweeten with Sugar.
Clears Heat, removes Toxins, resolves Acidity
It gently promotes Sweat without heating
1. Acute Consumption
2. Moving Pains
3. Rheumatic ailments
4. Ulcers
5. Skin diseases.
1⁄2 pint, twice daily
None noted
1. The original formula contained Ivory.
This formula obtains its name (Edulcorans) due to its sweetening effect on the Blood. Old Physician would often taste the Blood, and sharp or acidic blood was found to be made more sweet as the patient healed. Hence, a formula such as this resolves acidity and cleanses the acid relics of the Blood.
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Decoction to Sweeten
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Pharmacopoeia Extemporanea, Thomas Fuller, London, 1710
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Preparation:
Infuse in 6 quarts of water, then boil down to 6 pints; strain, and sweeten with Sugar.
Function:
Clears Heat, removes Toxins, resolves Acidity
Use:
It gently promotes Sweat without heating
1. Acute Consumption
2. Moving Pains
3. Rheumatic ailments
4. Ulcers
5. Skin diseases.
Dose:
1⁄2 pint, twice daily
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
1. The original formula contained Ivory.
This formula obtains its name (Edulcorans) due to its sweetening effect on the Blood. Old Physician would often taste the Blood, and sharp or acidic blood was found to be made more sweet as the patient healed. Hence, a formula such as this resolves acidity and cleanses the acid relics of the Blood.
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