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Decoctum Fructum et Florum
Decoction of Fruits and Flowers


Tradition:
Western

Source / Author:

Herb Name
Figs
Prunes
Jujubes
Sebestens
Tamarinds
Violet
flower
Borage
flower
Bugloss
flower
Rose
Maidenhair
Hops

Endive
Licorice

Latin
Ficus carica
Prunus domestica
Ziziphus jujuba
Cordia spp
Tamarindus indica
Viola odorata
Borago o
fficinalis
Anchusa officinalis
Rosa gallica
Adiantum capillus-veneris
Humulus lupulus
Chicorium endiva
Glycyrrhiza glabra

Amount
5
15


20 ea.
1 ounce ea.




1 dram ea.


1⁄2 handful ea.
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

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