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Decoction of Dodder of Thyme

Tradition:
Western

Source / Author:
Mesue

Herb Name
Dodder
Stoechas
Black Myrobalan
Chebulic Myrobalan
Belleric Myrobalan
Emblic Myrobalan
Turbith
Peony
Agaric
Polypody
Senna
Fumitory
Squinanth
Black Hellebore, prepared
Rock Salt
Black Currant

Latin
Cuscuta europea
Lavendula stoechas
Terminalia chebula (black)
Terminalia chebula
Terminalia bellerica
Emblica o
fficinalis
Operculina turpethum
Peonia o
fficinalis
Fomitopsis o
fficinalis
Polypodium vulgare
Cassia angustifolia
Fumaria o
fficinalis
Juncus odoratus
Helleborus niger praeparata
Sal Gem
Ribes nigrum

Amount


1 1⁄4 oz. ea.





2 1⁄2 drams ea.

3 drams ea.

1 1⁄2 drams ea.
1 dram
2 scruples

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

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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