Traumatic Decoction

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Pharmacopoeia Extemporanea, Thomas Fuller, London, 1710

Herb Name Burdock root Madder root Rhubarb Dittany of Crete St. Johns Wort Sanicle Bugle

Latin Arctium lappa Rubia tinctorum Rheum palmatum Origanum dictamnus Hypericum perforatum Sanicula europaea Ajuga reptens Amount 3 oz.6 drams 2 drams 1 handful ea.

Preparation:

Decoction. It can be decocted in wine, or equal parts of water and wine. If there is heat, decoct in water.

Function:

Clears Heat and Toxin, moves the Blood, clears Stasis

Use:

1. Bruising
2. Trauma and Soft Tissue Injury with Inflammation
3. Injury and Inflammation of the Nerves

Dose:

A cupful twice daily

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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