Decoctum Magistrale Refrigerans
Decoction to Cool

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Antidotarium, Christophori Plantini, 1561

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Prune	Prunus domestica	12
Tamarind	Tamarindus indica
Raisins	Vitis vinifera	1⁄2 oz. ea.
Barley	Hordeum vulgare	1 oz.
Violet	Viola odorata
Melon seed	Citrullus vulgaris
Gourd seed	Lagenaria vulgaris
Pumpkin seed	Cucurbita pepo
Cucumber seed	Cucumis sativus	2 drams ea.

Preparation:

Form a decoction

Function:

Clears Heat and Bile, Strengthens Qi

Use:

1. gentle medicine to relieve Heat
2. Simple Fever
3. Excess Bile

Dose:

3–5 oz.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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Decoctum Magistrale Refrigerans Decoction to Cool