Emmenagogue Decoction

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Riverius (Opera Medica, 1737)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Cyperus	Cyperus rotundus
Angelica	Angelica archangelica
Valerian	Valeriana officinalis
Madder	Rubia tinctorum	1⁄2 dram ea.
Mugwort	Artemisia vulgaris
Pennyroyal	Mentha pulegium
Savin	Juniperus sabina	1⁄2 handful ea.
Carrot seed	Daucus carrota
Seseleos seed	Siler trilobum	1 dram ea.
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum	4 scruples
Sa ffron	Crocus sativus	1 scruple

Preparation:

Decoct; the same herbs may be decocted again the following day

Function:

Moves Qi and Blood, opens Obstructions, promotes Menstruation, eases Pain

Use:

1. Amenorrhea
2. Dysmenorrhea
3. Pre-menstrual symptoms

Dose:

taken over the course of the day

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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