Decoctum Fumariae Composita
Decoction of Fumitory Compound
Or, Decoction to be taken in May
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Fumaria officinalis | 2 handfuls | |
Thymus vulgaris | ||
Chicorium intybus | ||
Agrimonia eupatoria | ||
Artemisia absinthium | ||
Asplenium ceterach | 1 handful ea. | |
Polypodium vulgare | 1 oz. | |
Cassia acutifolia | 4 drams | |
Glycyrrhiza glabra | 1 dram |
Preparation:
Cover by 4 finger-breadths, then boil gently to half. Preferably decocted in Whey but can also be boiled in water. Whey powder could also be added to the strained water decoction.
If a stronger purgative effect is desired, in the strained Decoction, infuse:
Rhubarb 2–4 drams
Spikenard 1 scruple
Schoenanth ½ dram
Infuse overnight, bring briefly to the boil, then strain.
Function:
clears Heat, Bile and Burnt Humors from the Blood, resolves Toxin, opens the Liver
Use:
“It is a good thing to purify the Blood, cleanse the Bowels, and rectify the weakness and disorders of the Stomach and Liver”. (Salmon)
1. cleanses the Blood, used for chronic Skin diseases
2. Eczema, Psoriasis
3. Leprosy
4. Jaundice
5. Liver obstruction
6. Liver Headache
7. Benefits Digestion
8. Taken in Spring time to cleanse the Blood
Dose:
2–4 oz. in the morning.
Cautions:
Use cautiously in Cold and weak Digestion.
Modifications:
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