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Decoctum Hepaticum
Hepatic Decoction

Tradition:
Western

Source / Author:
Hoffman

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


6 drams ea.



2 drams ea.


1⁄2 handful ea.
2 drams
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

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