Purging Bitter Decoction

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Pharmacopoeia Bateana

Herb Name Centaury Agrimony Camomile flowers Blessed Thistle seed Citron seed Calendula Gentian roots Senna Rhubarb White Wine Fountain Water

Latin Centaurium erythraea Agrimonia eupatoria Matricaria recutita Carduus benedictus Citrus medica Calendula officinalis Gentiana lutea Cassia angustifolia Rheum palmatum Vinum album Aqua Fontanum Amount 1⁄2 handful ea. 1 1⁄2 drams ea. 2 pugils 2 drams 6 drams 1 dram 1 lb. ea.

Preparation:

Decoct down to half, adding the Senna and Rhubarb towards the end. Strain, clarify, and keep for use.

Function:

Clears Heat and Toxin, benefits Digestion, cleanses and tones Stomach and Bowels

Use:

1. Worms in Children; Rickets
2. Obstructed Menstruation, Amenorrhea, Chlorosis;
3. Opens Obstructions of the Viscera, Colic
4. Edema, Gout, Yellow and Black Jaundice
5. Useful in Stubborn and Rebellious diseases to take occasionally
6. Lungs obstructed with tartarous (thick) matter

Dose:

2–4 oz. or more

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

1. This was also made without Senna and Rhubarb for those who didn’t require them, or those who are weak.

Similar Formulas:

See also Bitter Decoction and Aromatic Bitter Decoction.

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