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Decoctum Edulcorans
Decoction to Sweeten


Tradition:
Western

Source / Author:
Pharmacopoeia Extemporanea, Thomas Fuller, London, 1710

Herb Name
Sarsaparilla
China root
Yellow Sandalwood
Red Sandalwood
Deer horn

Latin
Smilax sarsaparilla
Smilax glabra
Santalum citrinum
Pterocarpus santalinus
Cornu Cervii

Amount

3 oz. ea.


6 drams ea.


Preparation:
Infuse in 6 quarts of water, then boil down to 6 pints; strain, and sweeten with Sugar.

Function:
Clears Heat, removes Toxins, resolves Acidity

Use:
It gently promotes Sweat without heating
1. Acute Consumption
2. Moving Pains
3. Rheumatic ailments
4. Ulcers
5. Skin diseases.


Dose:

1⁄2 pint, twice daily

Cautions:
None noted

Modifications:
1. The original formula contained Ivory.

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This formula obtains its name (Edulcorans) due to its sweetening effect on the Blood. Old Physician would often taste the Blood, and sharp or acidic blood was found to be made more sweet as the patient healed. Hence, a formula such as this resolves acidity and cleanses the acid relics of the Blood.

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