Decoctum Fructum et Florum
Decoction of Fruits and Flowers
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Ficus carica | 5 | |
Prunus domestica | 15 | |
Ziziphus jujuba | ||
Cordia spp | 20 ea. | |
Tamarindus indica | 1 ounce ea. | |
Viola odorata | ||
Borago officinalis | ||
Anchusa officinalis | ||
Rosa gallica | 1 dram ea. | |
Adiantum capillus-veneris | ||
Humulus lupulus | ||
Chicorium endiva | 1⁄2 handful ea. | |
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:
“It is an excellent Pectoral, curing Obstructions and most other Diseaes of the Lungs and Breast”. (Salmon)
Used similarly to Decoction of Fruit
1. used for Cough from Heat
Dose:
3–6 ounce
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
-It is a good vehicle to take purging medicines with; a purging syrup, powder or electuary can be mixed with it.
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