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Decoctio Communis
Common Decoction


Tradition:
Western

Source / Author:
Pharmacopoeia Augustana

Herb Name
Prunes
Licorice
Currants
Aniseed
Fennel seed
Borage
flowers
Bugloss
flowers

Latin
Prunus domestica
Glycyrrhiza glabra

Ribes nigrum
Pimpinella anisum
Foeniculum vulgare
Borago o
fficinalis
Lycopsis arvensis

Amount
12



1⁄2 ounce ea.

1 1⁄2 drams ea.

Preparation:
Seethe in 1 quart of water until one-third has been consumed

Function:
Laxative, opens Obstructions

Use:
1. useful to keep the body open, being a gentle Laxative;
2. useful in Chronic Constipation or Constipation in the old or weak;

3. suitable for mild digestive irritations;
4. good after mild Trauma and Bruising;
5. Hernias;
6. good for chronic Illness;
7. also used as a vehicle for stronger purgative medicines


Dose:
2–4 ounces, up to 6 ounces

Cautions:
None noted

Modifications:
1. For Trauma and Bruising, take with a little Rhubarb powder, and/or Syrup of Rose Solutive.

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