Decoction of Dodder of Thyme
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Mesue
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Cuscuta europea | ||
Lavendula stoechas | ||
Terminalia chebula (black) | 1 1⁄4 oz. ea. | |
Terminalia chebula | ||
Terminalia bellerica | ||
Emblica officinalis | ||
Operculina turpethum | ||
Peonia officinalis | ||
Fomitopsis officinalis | 2 1⁄2 drams ea. | |
Polypodium vulgare | ||
Cassia angustifolia | 3 drams ea. | |
Fumaria officinalis | ||
Juncus odoratus | 1 1⁄2 drams ea. | |
Helleborus niger praeparata | 1 dram | |
Sal Gem | 2 scruples | |
Ribes nigrum | 3⁄4 oz. |
Preparation:
Boil all (except the Dodder) in sufficient water, decoct them together well, adding the Dodder towards the end.
Function:
Purges Melancholy and Burnt Bile, also Phlegm
Use:
1. Melancholy
2. Dementia
3. Tumors
4. Adjunct in Cancer treatment
5. Chronic and obstinate skin diseases
Dose:
2–4, or 6 oz.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
1. Some versions added Thyme, Borage, Bugloss, Dates, Figs etc.
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