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Decoctum Amarum Aromaticum
Aromatic Bitter Decoction

Tradition:
Western

Source / Author:

Herb Name
Gentian
Calamus
Galangal
Centaury
Wormwood
Camomile
Stoechas
Latin
Gentiana lutea
Acorus calamus
Alpina officinarum
Centaurium erythraea
Artemisia absinthum
Matricaria recutita
Lavendula stoechas
Amount
2 drams

4 scruples ea.



1 dram ea.

Preparation:
Decoct from 3 pints down to 2 pints, adding 1⁄2 ounce bruised Caraway seeds towards the end.

Function:
Clears Wind and Heat, moves Qi, relieves Spasm

Use:
1. Used as the Bitter Decoction, but is better to relieve pain and spasm
2. Promotes Digestion
3. Obstructions of the Liver, Stomach, Bowels and Head
4. relieves pains and spasms of the Stomach and Bowels
5. good for various Nervous conditions
6. Headaches etc.

Dose:
Take a small cupful, 2 or 3 times daily.

Cautions:
None noted

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