Decoction of Timaei (modified)

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Medicus Officiosus, Weinhart, 1724

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Comfrey	Symphytum officinale	1 1⁄2 oz.
Plantain	Plantago majus	2 drams
Tormentil	Potentilla tormentilla	1⁄2 oz.
Marshmallow root	Althea officinalis
Licorice	Glycyrrhiza glabra	3 drams ea.
Shepherd’s Purse	Capsella bursa-pastoris
Self Heal	Prunella vulgaris	1 handful ea.
Rose	Rosa gallica
St. John’s wort	Hypericum perforatum	1⁄2 handful ea.

Preparation:

Prepare a standard Decoction

Function:

Clears Heat, stops Bleeding

Use:

1. Hemoptysis
2. any type of Bleeding associated with Heat
3. may be used as an adjunct for Lung Cancer

Dose:

2–4 oz.

Comment:

This is a simplified version of the original, given because it is quite practical for modern use in this form. It is an expanded version of Mr. Boyles Syrup (Syrup of Plantain and Comfrey)

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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