Decoctum Hepaticum
Hepatic Decoction

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Hoffman

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Chicory root	Chicorium intybus
Dandelion root	Taraxacum officinale
Asparagus root	Asparagus officinale	6 drams ea.
Melon seed kernel	Citrullus vulgaris
Cucumber seed kernel	Cucumis sativus
Pumpkin seed kernel	Cucurbita pepo
Gourd seed kernel	Cucurbitas spp.	2 drams ea.
Scabious leaf	Scabiosa arvensis
Chicory leaf	Chicorium intybus
Endive leaf	Chicorium endiva	1⁄2 handful ea.
Licorice	Glycyrrhiza glabra	2 drams
Raisins	Vitis vinifera	1 ounce

Preparation:

Prepare a standard decoction.

Function:

clears Heat, resists Poison, nourishes the Liver

Use:

1. Liver Heat conditions(red eyes, irritable, yellow urine, swift pulse);
2. Headache,
3. tenderness over the Liver and Gall Bladder
4. Irritability;
5. Urinary Tract Infections;
6. Hepatitis

Dose:

1–3 ounces, morning and night

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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Decoctum Hepaticum Hepatic Decoction