Decoctum Fructum et Florum
Decoction of Fruits and Flowers

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:


Herb Name

Latin

Amount *

Figs

Ficus carica

5

Prunes

Prunus domestica

15

Jujubes

Ziziphus jujuba

Sebestens

Cordia spp

20 ea.

Tamarinds

Tamarindus indica

1 ounce ea.

Violet flower

Viola odorata

Borage flower

Borago officinalis

Bugloss flower

Anchusa officinalis

Rose

Rosa gallica

1 dram ea.

Maidenhair

Adiantum capillus-veneris

Hops

Humulus lupulus

Endive

Chicorium endiva

1⁄2 handful ea.

Licorice

Glycyrrhiza glabra

2 drams

Preparation:

Boil in 3 pounds of Spring Water until one-third has evaporated. The fruit is boiled first for half and hour, then the herbs and Licorice, adding the Flowers towards the end.

Function:

Strengthens the Lungs, stops Cough, clears Heat, opens Obstructions

Use:

used for Cough from Heat; it may be used similarly to Decoction of Fruit

Dose:

3–6 ounce

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:


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