Astringent Strengthening Decoction

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Comfrey root	Symphytum officinale
Madder	Rubia tinctorum	2 drams ea.
Sage	Salvia officinalis
Pennyroyal	Mentha pulegium	1 handful ea.
Oak leaves	Quercus spp.
Red Rose	Rosa gallica	1⁄2 handful ea.
Cumin seed	Cuminum cyminum
Crude Alum	Alumen	2 drams ea.

Preparation:

Form a decoction in 3 lbs. of Red Wine.

Function:

Astringent

Use:

Prolapse of the Uterus

Dose:

a small cupful twice daily

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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