Emmenagogue Decoction

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Riverius (Opera Medica, 1737)

Herb Name Cyperus Angelica Valerian Madder Mugwort Pennyroyal Savin Carrot seed Seseleos seed Cinnamon Saffron

Latin Cyperus rotundus Angelica archangelica Valeriana officinalis Rubia tinctorum Artemisia vulgaris Mentha pulegium Juniperus sabina Daucus carrota Siler trilobum Cinnamonum zeylanicum Crocus sativus Amount 1⁄2 dram ea. 1⁄2 handful ea. 1 dram ea. 4 scruples 1 scruple

Preparation:

Decoct; the same herbs may be decocted again the following day

Function:

Moves Qi and Blood, opens Obstructions, promotes Menstruation, eases Pain

Use:

1. Amenorrhea
2. Dysmenorrhea
3. Pre-menstrual symptoms

Dose:

taken over the course of the day

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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