Decoctum Amarum
Bitter Decoction

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

London Pharmacopeia, 1677

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Centaury

Centaurium erythraea

Camomile

Matricaria recutita

1 handful ea.

Gentian

Gentiana lutea

1⁄2 scruple

Senna leaf

Cassia angustifolia

Blessed Thistle seed

Carduus benedictus

1 dram ea.

Preparation:

Cover with water to cover by 4 finger-breadths, then boil to 4 ounces.

Function:

Clears Heat and Damp, opens Obstructions, relieves Pain

Use:

1. promotes Digestion, settles pain of Gastritis and Peptic Ulcers;
2. promotes Urine; promotes Menstruation;
3. used for Fever, and for Infectious diseases
4. Cachexia

Dose:

a small cupful may be taken 2 or 3 times daily

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Similar Formulas:

See also Aromatic Bitter Decoction and Purging Bitter Decoction.

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