Traumatic Decoction

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Pharmacopoeia Pauperum, 1718

Herb Name Agrimony Ground Ivy Scabious Coltsfoot Hyssop Licorice Elecampane

Latin Agrimonia eupatoria Glechoma hederacea Scabiosa arvensis Tussilago farfara Hyssopus officinale Glycyrrhiza glabra Inula helenium Amount 4 handfuls 2 handfuls ea. 1 handful 4 oz. 1 oz.

Preparation:

Boil in sufficient water to 1 Gallon

Function:

Clears Heat, moves Blood, promotes Healing, strengthens Qi

Use:

1. Wounds and Bruising
2. Wounds or Bruising of the Chest and Lungs
3. Wounds or Bruising of the Internal Organs
4. Trauma or Bruising with Weakness or Deficiency

Dose:

4 oz (or a small cupful) 2 or 3 times daily

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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