Vulnerary Decoction

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Herb Name Comfrey root Plantain Marshmallow Pimpinella Veronica Sanicle Licorice Figs

Latin Symphytum officinale Plantago majus Althea officinalis Pimpinella saxifraga Veronica officinlis Sanicula europaea Glycyrrhiza glabra Ficus carica Amount 2 oz. 3 drams ea. 1⁄2 handful ea. 3 drams 7

Preparation:

Decoct in 1 1⁄2 lbs. each of water and red wine; strain, and add 1 1⁄2 oz. of Simple Oxymel

Function:

Moves Blood, clears Heat, nourishes Yin and Qi, promotes Healing

Use:

1. Wounds and Bruising; especially in the Old or Weak
2. Bruising or Blood Stasis
3. Injury to the Lungs

Dose:

a cupful 2 or 3 times daily

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

The basic formula of Comfrey, Plantain, Marshmallow, Licorice and figs may be used, adding other Vulnerary herbs according to need. This may include Yarrow, St. John’s wort, Sage, Madder, Rhubarb etc.

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