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Decoction for Chronic Heat-type Headache

Tradition:
Western, Unani

Source / Author:
De morbis internis curandis, Mesue, 1551

Herb Name
Roman Wormwood
Fumitory
Raisins stoned
Agrimony

Bugloss flower
Dodder
Endive seed
Agaric

Latin
Artemisia pontica
Fumaria o
fficinalis
Vitis vinifera
Agrimonia eupatoria
Lycopsis arvensis
Cuscuta europea
Chicorium endiva
Fomitopsis o
fficinalis

Amount
1 oz.8 drams
1 oz.
5 drams
6 drams




3 drams ea.

Preparation:
Boil in 3 lbs. water down to 1 1⁄2 lbs.

Function:
Clears Liver Heat, stops Pain

Use:
specific for chronic Heat-type Headaches

Dose:

a small cupful twice daily.

Cautions:
None noted

Modifications:
Other herbs could be added such as Vervain and Feverfew

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