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Cephalic Decoction

Tradition:
Western

Source / Author:
The Royal Pharmacopoeia [of France], Moses Charras, 1678

Herb Name
Valerian
Orris
Peony root
Calamus
Mistletoe
Betony
flower
Sage
flower
Marjoram
Calamint
Germander
Rue seed
Peony seed
Juniper Berries
Flowers of Rosemary
Cassidonie

Lavender
Lily of the Valley

Latin
Valeriana officinalis
Iris germanica
Peonia o
fficinalis
Acorus calamus
Viscum alba
Betonica o
fficinalis
Salvia o
fficinalis
Oreganum marjorana
Calamintha o
fficinalis
Teucrium chamaedrys
Ruta graveolens
Peonia o
fficinalis
Juniperus communis
Rosmarinus o
fficinalis
Helichrysum stoechas
Lavendula o
fficinalis
Convallaria majalis

Amount




1⁄2 oz. ea.




1 handful ea.


2 drams ea.




1 pugil ea.

Preparation:
Decoct in 6 lbs. of Fountain Water down to a quarter: Bruise all the roots, the Mistletoe, and put them in a pot with their water, cover and decoct over a gentle fire for 15 minutes; next add the herbs, cover, and boil gently for another 15 minutes, then add the berries and seeds, decoct a bit longer, then add the flowers and remove from the heat. Strain when half cool.
Some added 1 oz. of Raw Tartar was added at the beginning to fix some of the Volatiles; otherwise, the aromatics are added later in the decocting.

Function:
Calms Wind, regulates Qi and Blood, clears Damp and Phlegm, opens Orifices, settles Spasms

Use:
1. Headaches from Wind and Phlegm, or associated with Blood and Qi obstruction
2. Epilepsy

3. Dizziness
4. Vertigo

5. Other diseases of the Head associated with Wind and Phlegm, or Blood and Qi obstruction

Dose:
2–4 oz.

Cautions:
None noted

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