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Purging Bitter Decoction

Tradition:
Western

Source / Author:
Pharmacopoeia Bateana

Herb Name
Centaury
Agrimony
Camomile
flowers
Blessed Thistle seed
Citron seed
Calendula

Gentian roots
Senna
Rhubarb
White Wine
Fountain Water

Latin
Centaurium erythraea
Agrimonia eupatoria
Matricaria recutita
Carduus benedictus
Citrus medica
Calendula o
fficinalis
Gentiana lutea

Cassia angustifolia
Rheum palmatum
Vinum album
Aqua Fontanum

Amount


1⁄2
handful ea.


1
1⁄2 drams ea.

2 pugils
2 drams
6 drams
1 dram


1 lb. ea.


Preparation:
Decoct down to half, adding the Senna and Rhubarb towards the end. Strain, clarify, and keep for use.

Function:
Clears Heat and Toxin, benefits Digestion, cleanses and tones Stomach and Bowels

Use:
1. Worms in Children; Rickets
2. Obstructed Menstruation, Amenorrhea, Chlorosis;
3. Opens Obstructions of the Viscera, Colic
4. Edema, Gout, Yellow and Black Jaundice
5. Useful in Stubborn and Rebellious diseases to take occasionally
6. Lungs obstructed with tartarous (thick) matter


Dose:
2–4 oz. or more

Cautions:
None noted

Modifications:
1. This was also made without Senna and Rhubarb for those who didn’t require them, or those who are weak.

Similar Formulas:
See also Bitter Decoction and Aromatic Bitter Decoction.

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