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Emmenagogue Decoction

Tradition:
Western

Source / Author:
Riverius (Opera Medica, 1737)

Herb Name
Cyperus
Angelica
Valerian
Madder
Mugwort
Pennyroyal
Savin
Carrot seed
Seseleos seed
Cinnamon
Saffron
Latin
Cyperus rotundus
Angelica archangelica
Valeriana officinalis
Rubia tinctorum
Artemisia vulgaris
Mentha pulegium
Juniperus sabina
Daucus carrota
Siler trilobum
Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Crocus sativus
Amount



1⁄2 dram ea.


1⁄2 handful ea.

1 dram ea.
4 scruples
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

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